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NATIONAL
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Federal judge rejects Ghislaine Maxwell's 'miscarriage of justice' claims and bid for prison release
SUMMARY: A federal judge has rejected claims by Ghislaine Maxwell that new evidence has emerged that should grant her freedom following her sex trafficking conviction. Judge Paul A. Engelmayer said in a written ruling Tuesday that the claims by Jeffrey Epstein’s former girlfriend and longtime associate were based on “speculation, distortions, and/or outright falsehoods.” He said Maxwell’s habeas petition seeking to set aside her conviction and free her from a 20-year prison sentence was “demonstrably meritless.” The Associated Press has sent a request for comment to lawyers who have represented Maxwell in the past.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSEpsteinMaxwellthLdWritethru/5dbf8548c211188a03c6e23c8a5b9311/text___
Evacuations ordered in rural Texas as wildfire mushrooms within hours
SUMMARY: Evacuations are being ordered in rural Texas where a wildfire has quickly expanded to cover more than 78 square miles. The fire that began early Monday afternoon in a lightly populated area in north central Texas has ripped through the area. Schools are canceling classes and shelters have opened for residents and livestock. Wildfires have been popping up across the South and western U.S. in recent days as extremely dry conditions persist. The National Interagency Fire Center says a dozen new large fires were reported on Sunday alone. In Nevada, firefighters are making progress slowing down a wildfire that forced tens of thousands to evacuate in Reno over the weekend. Many are still out of their homes.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSUSWildfiresndLdWritethru/fbc5e54ca348ac71e7384caafcb87fdc/text___
Psychologist testifies Lindsay Clancy was criminally responsible for killing her 3 children
SUMMARY: Jurors in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial are hearing from the final witnesses in a case that has largely been about her mental state when she strangled her three young children. The trial resumed Tuesday with more testimony from a forensic psychologist hired by prosecutors to assess the defense claim that Clancy was suffering from acute postpartum psychosis. Clancy’s lawyer is questioning the psychologist about his conclusions, including whether the psychologist had made up his mind before interviewing Clancy. Prosecutors are expected to call at least one more expert witness before the trial moves on to closing arguments.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSLindsayClancyTrialthLdWritethru/d9fe325ddc2f221bd4134d8b4623d1c3/text___
Wife of active-duty Army sergeant is deported to Honduras under Trump's immigration crackdown
SUMMARY: The wife of an active-duty U.S. soldier has been deported to her native Honduras in the latest deportation of a spouse or parent of an active-duty U.S. military service member under the Trump administration's immigration crackdown. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security confirmed Cristy Maryori Villafranca-Trejo was deported Monday. Her husband, Army Sgt. Hedar Leonel Turcios Juarez, said he's struggling to fulfill his military duties while caring for his 6-year-old daughter without his wife. The Associated Press has found more than 50 cases of immediate family members of U.S. troops being placed in federal immigration custody after the administration rollback of protections for military families.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSImmigrationMilitarySpouseDeportedstLdWritethru/1f7b72c850410fa1e314902b0464eca5/text___
Newsom returns to a defining California fight: Who pays for wildfire damage?
SUMMARY: California Gov. Gavin Newsom is asking state lawmakers to shield utilities from financial trouble if their equipment sparks a wildfire by limiting the amount they have to pay victims and attorneys. He's pushing the plan in the final days of his last legislative session as governor. Property insurers and fire victims say utilities should continue to cover the cost of damages from blazes they spark. But the state's major utilities are urging lawmakers to pass Newsom's plan. The plan could ensure victims get paid more quickly after a blaze. The issue has loomed large throughout his nearly eight years in office.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSCaliforniaGovernorWildfireLiabilitystLdWritethru/f516b7d15f5869c02f54a02f6236b6ca/text___
Firefighters make progress against a Nevada wildfire that's destroyed more than 30 homes
SUMMARY: Crews have started to contain a wildfire in the Sierra Nevada foothills that destroyed more than 30 homes as it spread perilously close to neighborhoods in Reno, Nevada. Containment reached 27% and there was no new growth of the blaze, which has held steady at about 23 square miles since Sunday. Officials said Monday afternoon that the number of residents under evacuation orders and warnings was reduced to about 63,000, down from more than 90,000 people over the weekend. There’s still concern that winds could push the flames through dry brush into newly developed and densely packed neighborhoods in Nevada’s largest city outside of metro Las Vegas.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSWesternWildfiresthLdWritethru/b572e2a15fe6a263231e04ea932cf6c8/text___
Economists don't expect reopening the US to Mexican cattle imports to reduce high beef prices
SUMMARY: The U.S. has reopened a border crossing in Arizona to cattle from Mexico as part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to reduce near-record-high beef prices. But economists doubt the move will mean much to prices shoppers see at grocery stores. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has said concerns about the New World screwworm’s spread lessened enough to allow Mexican cattle to cross the border at Douglas, Arizona, starting Monday. While Mexico has traditionally exported 1.1 million head of cattle a year to the U.S., economists say the biggest problem is that the U.S. cattle herd is the smallest in 75 years.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSScrewwormBeefPricesthLdWritethru/399cebbea159ae51a8eaa2e13eb1ef14/text___
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WASHINGTON/POLITICS
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Nothing changes yet with the Supreme Court's order on elections. But it could open door to 'chaos'
SUMMARY: The Supreme Court's decision clearing one obstacle to the enactment of President Donald Trump's order on mail voting may not mean the order ultimately takes effect for November's elections. But it is increasing the risk of chaos for the midterms. That's because the decision will kick off a compressed legal fight over the constitutionality of the order. It would require states to follow uniform standards in formatting mail ballots and share information about who sends them with the federal government or those ballots wouldn't get delivered. Election officials say there's no way to implement that before November if courts don't stop it.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSSupremeCourtElectionsstLdWritethru/3780d57190a317e63fd19583c8ebb143/text___
Secret Service confirms awareness of Iranian state media video threatening Barron Trump's life
SUMMARY: The U.S. Secret Service has confirmed it is aware that Iranian state media has aired a video that appears to threaten the life of Barron Trump, President Donald Trump’s youngest son. Secret Service spokesman Nate Herring confirmed that the agency is aware of the video and investigates anything that can be perceived as a threat toward the people it protects. But Herring offered no further details and cited the Secret Service practice of not discussing intelligence affecting protectees. Since the U.S. assassination of Iran’s Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iranian media have on multiple occasions circulated content threatening the president and family members. The assassination came at the start of the war in Iran that Trump launched alongside Israel.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSIranBarronTrumpSecretService/ab7e49986b167f16d75c66581c30e5d9/text___
US set for largest mass visa revocation in history targeting up to 200,000 foreigners, officials say
SUMMARY: The Trump administration is preparing to revoke the visas of up to 200,000 foreigners who have applied for or are currently seeking asylum status in the United States. If it happens, the move would be the largest single mass revocation of visas in U.S. history and would likely face legal challenges. Unless challenged or revised, the State Department is expected to announce in the coming weeks the revocation of so-called B1 and B2 visas issued between 2016 and 2026 whose holders have sought asylum or are now seeking asylum. This is according to State Department documents obtained by The Associated Press and two U.S. officials.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSTrumpVisasstLdWritethru/e9c14fdfd0ada439d2b9d8694e678a46/text___
Canada to announce retaliatory tariffs as Trump tells its leaders to ‘fall in line’
SUMMARY: Canada will announce retaliatory tariffs against the United States on Tuesday after relations deteriorated sharply Monday. President Donald Trump told Canadian leaders to “fall in line” or face consequences “far WORSE” than existing tariffs, while Prime Minister Mark Carney accused Washington of trying to subordinate Canada. Trump also threatened new 50% tariffs on Canadian vehicles, auto parts and steel, while Carney said U.S. trade demands showed Washington wanted to “destroy our major industries,” including autos, steel and aluminum. The fiery words from both sides show how U.S.-Canada relations have deteriorated since Carney walked away from trade negotiations with the Trump administration late Friday.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSCanadaTariffsthLdWritethru/53c4f83c8365c14b372b314396ae8179/text___
Trump's trade war with Canada could rattle economies in states with key Senate races
SUMMARY: President Donald Trump insists he's trying to level the playing field with Canada through more tariffs. But his approach could complicate Republicans' efforts to defend their Senate majority in November. Five states with critical Senate races count Canada as a major trading partner. Four of them are along the U.S.-Canada border. Maine Sen. Susan Collins is the Republican who has most clearly tried to distance herself from Trump's policy. But she and others are taking hits for Trump's trade wars anyway. Democrats say Republicans will not truly stand up to Trump on any of his policies, including tariffs that are raising prices on U.S. consumers.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSElectionTariffs/c3d2461184a2b8656abd01376452e0d5/text___
Supreme Court sides with Trump administration on mail voting restrictions ahead of midterms
SUMMARY: The Supreme Court is siding with the Trump administration in a case over President Donald Trump’s executive order restricting mail-in voting, though it remains unclear how much can be implemented before the fast-approaching midterm elections. The U.S. Postal Service laid out its plan for implementing the order last week, but time is running short to impose major changes. The court's three liberal-leaning justices dissented. The decision also appears to leave room for additional court challenges that could further slow Trump’s order calling for delivery of mail ballots only to people on federal government-created lists.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSSupremeCourtTrumpElectionsthLdWritethru/157afc3c195ce0a62c522da5ce904b04/text___
US strikes a vessel in the eastern Pacific, killing 2 people in first attack in months
SUMMARY: U.S. forces have struck another vessel in the eastern Pacific, killing two people accused of trafficking drugs. U.S. Southern Command announced the strike early Monday, and it's the first in about two months. The death toll from the Trump administration’s nearly yearlong campaign of bombing boats off Latin America’s Caribbean coast and in the eastern Pacific now exceeds 210 after more than 60 strikes. U.S. Southern Command says forces executed a strike on a “low-profile vessel operating along established narcotrafficking routes in the Eastern Pacific.” President Donald Trump has said the U.S. is at war with drug cartels. Critics have questioned the offensive's legality.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSTrumpCartelsthLdWritethru/9043dbd19265a3b4a801973376d53960/text___
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INTERNATIONAL
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There are gas lines in Iran, but no sign yet that its leaders will bow to US sanctions
SUMMARY: Long lines have formed outside gas stations in Iran's capital as people rush to fill their tanks amid fuel shortages, fears of higher prices and new U.S. sanctions. On Tuesday, drivers reported waits of two hours or more. Washington is increasing economic pressure in hopes of forcing Iran to make concessions to end the war. Iranian officials accuse the U.S. of trying to foment internal unrest after failing to defeat Iran militarily. Iran’s broader economy suffers from double-digit inflation and its currency has hit a record low. Analysts warn of growing public frustration, though there is no sign yet of protests.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APMLIranUS/41ac797399040746c2caa76a409ae580/text___
An attack disables a ship in the Strait of Hormuz and other news from around the Middle East
SUMMARY: An oil tanker was disabled after being struck by an unknown projectile off Oman, underscoring shipping risks as Iran maintains tight control over the Strait of Hormuz. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Organization on Tuesday said the crew is safe and no environmental damage was immediately reported. Oil spills from other ships damaged during the war have caused ecological concerns. The tanker was hit on Monday night. Iran periodically fires at vessels attempting to transit the strait, though there was no immediate claim for this attack. Meanwhile, a Pakistani delegation has left Tehran after what officials called positive talks aimed at reopening the key strait and ending the nearly six-month Iran-U.S. war.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APMLMideastndLdWritethru/1a4fa2e3812c458a25a561b38dc89f09/text___
A tornado tears through a village in southern France, wrecking 300 homes
SUMMARY: A tornado has ripped through a small village in southern France, damaging about 300 homes and injuring dozens. Authorities said Tuesday the tornado struck Pomas, a village of about 1,000 people, on Monday. Rescue teams continued searching through ruins, though no one was reported missing. Thirty-nine people were injured, with 20 hospitalized. Emergency centers have opened for displaced residents. The Pomas school was partially destroyed, but officials assured children could attend classes in nearby towns. About 1,400 households were still without electricity Tuesday morning. The region was under a thunderstorm alert with strong winds recorded.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEUFranceTornadothLdWritethru/176e48d07dad6d5caadfe40e54d721ee/text___
Putin decree lets Russia take control of infrastructure damaged in Ukrainian drone attacks
SUMMARY: Russian President Vladimir Putin has decreed that the state can temporarily seize control of critical infrastructure facilities if private owners fail to protect them from Ukrainian drone attacks or rebuild them after the strikes. The move, which came Monday, was the latest sign of the economic pressure and public frustration in Russia after months of escalating Ukrainian attacks on oil refineries and e-commerce hubs that have caused nationwide disruptions. Ukraine also is reeling from relentless aerial attacks that have smashed its power grid ahead of winter and heavily damaged homes as Russia’s invasion stretches into its fifth year. Deputy Russian Prime Minister Denis Manturov said the decree doesn’t imply the nationalization of companies or a change of ownership.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEURussiaUkraineWarthLdWritethru/f2ef0ded42dfab093bd9b08a8157b931/text___
A year after Israeli strikes killed journalists at a hospital, no one has been held accountable
SUMMARY: A year after Israeli strikes on a Gaza hospital killed 22 Palestinians, there are still major questions about the rationale for the attack. Journalists and rescue workers were killed. Among them were Reuters cameraman Hussam al-Masri and Mariam Dagga, a visual journalist who worked for The Associated Press and other news organizations. Israel said it targeted a camera used by Hamas, and that six of those killed were linked to the militant group. But the military has shown no Hamas link to the camera, which belonged to al-Masri, and has provided no evidence that anyone killed was a militant.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APMLMideastWarsJournalistsKilledrdLdWritethru/6a52be85a9aa0e98a9aa775be2b74cca/text___
Strikes in Gaza kill 4, including 2 children, a week after US asked Israel to curb attacks
SUMMARY: Israeli strikes and tank fire in Gaza have killed at least four people, including two children, according to hospital officials. This comes a week after a U.S. delegation asked Israel to reduce attacks. On Monday, a strike hit a building in the Bureij refugee camp, killing a 4-year-old. And tank fire in the south killed a 10-year-old. Elsewhere, Israel's military said it targeted Hamas weapons storage facilities inside mosques. Israel says it targets militants and responds to ceasefire violations. Meanwhile, Israeli officials have expressed concerns over kites being flown into southern Israel from the Palestinian territory.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APMLMideastWarsGazandLdWritethru/39f50725df3fc132adabef2a8cbec9c5/text___
The UK will help Ukraine make long-range missiles by sharing classified tech information
SUMMARY: British Prime Minister Andy Burnham announces the U.K. will help Ukraine make its own long-range missiles. On Monday, Burnham said the U.K. will share classified technical information for British components to aid Ukraine in assembling SCALP missiles. This announcement came during Burnham's visit to Kyiv for Ukraine's Independence Day. The SCALP missile, similar to the U.K.'s Storm Shadow, is a high-precision weapon used by several countries. Ukraine is also in talks with France to set up missile assembly lines. While this move won't help Ukraine immediately, it marks a significant step in its defense capabilities. Russia criticized the decision, but Burnham dismissed the comments.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEUBritainUkraineMissilesExplainerthLdWritethru/52630a94448a2d2aa830a733ae899c33/text___
A women's shelter for refugees in Poland fights for survival as anti-Ukrainian sentiment rises
SUMMARY: A Ukrainian migrant in Poland has faced online hate despite her efforts to help others. Nastya Podorozhnya founded a support group called Martynka for Ukrainian women escaping violence. The shelter in Krakow has helped more than 100 women and children. Polish volunteers initially welcomed refugees. But anti-Ukrainian sentiment has grown. Many Ukrainians have reported discrimination as support wanes. Martynka struggles with funding as international aid declines. Podorozhnya has emphasized the importance of helping vulnerable refugees. She warns that without support, they could face homelessness or substance abuse. She believes Martynka is fulfilling a role the Polish state should address.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEUPolandUkraineRefugees/fe6ce57b628e01799c3a76b18932f298/text___
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Falling oil prices help calm the stock and bond markets
SUMMARY: Oil prices are falling again, which is helping to ease worries in the bond market and support stock prices. The S&P 500 rose 0.3% Tuesday and edged closer to its all-time high set earlier this month. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 80 points, and the Nasdaq composite climbed 0.6%. Brent crude fell 3.5% and was heading for a second decline following 13 gains in 14 days. The drop came even though tensions between the United States and Iran seemed to ratchet higher after the Trump administration announced new sanctions to further hurt Iran’s economy. Treasury yields fell in the bond market.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APFinancialMarketsthLdWritethru/f17fc8cfc61f40114eb7246701b4695d/text___
What to know about Trump's tariffs on Canadian goods and rising tensions between once-close allies
SUMMARY: After trade negotiations crumbled at the eleventh hour, U.S. President Donald Trump’s 50% tariffs on scores of Canadian imports kicked in over the weekend. The new levies that went into effect Saturday are expected to affect roughly $20 billion of Canadian goods, ranging from hockey sticks to agricultural products. Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney quickly promised “dollar for dollar” retaliatory measures starting Sept. 8. No further talks between the two countries are scheduled, and additional threats have piled up in the meantime. The latest escalation between the two countries plunges them deeper into a trade war that has kept both sides of the border on edge throughout Trump’s second term in office.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSCanadaTariffsWhattoKnowndLdWritethru/293908564c7a381ea58a61db6e9a8517/text___
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3-year college degrees grow more popular in the US, saving time and cash. But critics aren't sold
SUMMARY: A growing number of colleges are offering three-year degree programs, which cut a year off a traditional bachelor's with reduced credit. Advocates say these programs are a solution to the college affordability crisis and a godsend for non-traditional students. Critics, however, worry that they’ll narrow what students learn too much, confuse employers, limit graduate school options and create headaches in fields that require state licenses. As of this spring, half of U.S. states have a college that offers at least one reduced-credit, three-year bachelor’s, according to the nonprofit research group RAND.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSEducationThreeYearDegreesstLdWritethru/ab4f336a8b4d3abd97980133a84a4007/text___
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Australia's music industry bans AI-generated tracks from official charts
SUMMARY: Australia’s recorded music industry says tracks wholly generated by AI will be barred from official charts as burgeoning generative technologies threaten artists’ livelihoods. Australian Record Industry Association announced the crackdown on Tuesday as a variation of Madonna’s pop hit “Like a Prayer,” created by an Australian producer using AI-generated vocals and drums, has spent 16 weeks in the charts. The association said some AI-assisted music will remain eligible as long as “humans wrote the song and performed the lead vocal and the primary instruments,” along other requirements.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APASAustraliaAIMusicrdLdWritethru/9bfb0c91166ae4405a6df1a3c4891687/text___
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