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NATIONAL

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US--FLORIDA POLICE BEATING

Brutal arrest of Black student in Florida shows benefits of recording police from new vantage point

SUMMARY: A video showing the violent arrest of a Black college student in Florida has sparked calls for drivers to use cameras that show a view from inside their car. William McNeil Jr.’s dashboard-mounted cellphone captured footage of officers beating him during a February traffic stop. The footage, which went viral when posted online last month, shows officers smashing McNeil’s window and hitting him, actions not clearly visible on police bodycams. Experts suggest that car cameras can offer a unique perspective and protect against false claims. The arrest has led to discussions about police accountability and the limitations of bodycams.

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US--GRANDMA CAMP

At this summer camp run by grandmas, kids learn cooking skills and life advice

SUMMARY: At a summer camp in Fullerton, California, grandmas are in charge. Every week, they teach a group of 8-to-14-year-olds how to cook a new dish, and a handicraft such as sewing, embroidering, clay jewelry and card marking. The camp was designed to combat loneliness in older adults and give them an opportunity to share life skills with kids. It was organized with the Golden Connections Club, started by high school student Leena Albinali to foster interactions between teens and elders. Albinali says this connection is important because both groups have things to share with each other.

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US--JUSTICE DEPARTMENT-JEFFREY EPSTEIN

Jeffrey Epstein’s former girlfriend, Ghislaine Maxwell, is transferred to a prison camp in Texas

SUMMARY: Jeffrey Epstein’s former girlfriend, Ghislaine Maxwell, has been moved from a federal prison in Florida to a prison camp in Texas as her criminal case generates renewed public attention. The federal Bureau of Prisons said Friday that Maxwell was taken to Bryan, Texas, but did not explain the circumstances. Her attorney confirmed the move but also declined to discuss the reasons for it. Maxwell was convicted in 2021 of helping Epstein sexually abuse underage girls and was sentenced to 20 years in prison. She had been held at a prison in Tallahassee, Florida, until her transfer to the camp in Texas.

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US--MONTANA SHOOTING

Officers scour mountainous area of Montana for ex-soldier suspected of killing 4 in bar

SUMMARY: Law enforcement officers are scouring a mountainous area of western Montana for a military veteran who authorities say opened fire at a bar, killing four people. Montana Division of Criminal Investigation administrator Lee Johnson says 45-year-old Michael Paul Brown fled The Owl Bar after the Friday shooting in the small town of Anaconda. Authorities urged residents to be on high alert because they consider Brown armed and dangerous. A lockdown was lifted Saturday. Brown previously served in the U.S. Army and Montana National Guard. His niece says Brown has struggled with mental illness for years and that the family repeatedly has sought help.

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US--AIR QUALITY-CANADIAN WILDFIRES

Smoke from Canadian wildfires brings unhealthy air to large swaths of the Midwest

SUMMARY: Smoke from Canadian wildfires hovered over several Midwestern states Saturday, bringing warnings of unhealthy air. Air quality alerts were in effect in Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan, as well as eastern Nebraska and parts of Indiana and Illinois. Forecasters said the smoky skies would remain for much of the day. People with lung disease, heart disease, children, older adults and pregnant women are most susceptible to the poor breathing conditions and are advised to stay indoors.

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US--IMMIGRATION RAIDS LOS ANGELES LAWSUIT

Appeals court keeps order blocking Trump administration from indiscriminate immigration sweeps

SUMMARY: A federal appeals court has upheld a lower court’s temporary order blocking the Trump administration from conducting indiscriminate immigration stops and arrests in Southern California. A three-judge panel of the Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Friday night. They held a hearing Monday where the federal government asked the court to overturn a temporary restraining order issued July 12. The government argued the order was impeding their ability to enforce immigration law. Immigrant advocacy groups filed a lawsuit last month accusing President Donald Trump’s administration of systematically targeting brown-skinned people in Southern California during its ongoing immigration crackdown.

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US--IMMIGRATION-SPRINGFIELD

Ohio city whose Haitian migrants were disparaged by Trump braces to defend them against deportation

SUMMARY: An Ohio city whose Haitian migrants were disparaged by President Donald Trump last year as he pitched voters on his plans for an immigration crackdown is now bracing to defend them against possible deportation. A group of community members, clergy and Haitian leaders in Springfield gathered this week for several days of training sessions as they prepare to support potential deportees and provide them refuge. But Pastor Carl Ruby said organizers would rather persuade the Trump administration to reverse its decision to terminate legal protections provided for hundreds of thousands of Haitians in the U.S. under temporary protected status.

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WASHINGTON/POLITICS

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US--AP POLL-POLITICAL PARTIES

‘They roll right over’: Many Democrats call their party weak and ineffective, AP-NORC poll finds

SUMMARY: A poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research finds that many Democrats see their political party as “weak” or “ineffective.” The survey also finds deep pessimism within Democratic ranks. Republicans are more complimentary of their party, although a small but significant share describe the GOP as “greedy,” “for the rich” or “generally bad.” The poll asked people to share the first word or phrase that came to mind when they thought of the parties. Answers were sorted into broad categories. Overall, U.S. adults held a dim view of both parties, with about 4 in 10 using negative attributes, including words such as “dishonest” or “stupid.”

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US--ELECTIONS--JUSTICE DEPARTMENT

The Justice Department seeks voter and election information from at least 19 states, AP finds

SUMMARY: The Justice Department is ramping up an effort to get election data from the states. According to an Associated Press tally, the department’s voting section has requested copies of voter registration lists from state election administrators in at least 15 states. And department lawyers have contacted officials in at least seven states to propose a meeting about forging an information-sharing agreement related to instances of voting or election fraud. The unusually expansive outreach has raised alarm among some election officials. That’s because states have the constitutional authority to run elections and because federal law protects the sharing of individual data with the government.

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US--TRUMP-SPECIAL COUNSEL INVESTIGATION

Ex-Trump prosecutor Jack Smith faces investigation by independent political watchdog

SUMMARY: An independent watchdog agency responsible for enforcing a law against partisan political activity by federal employees has opened an investigation into Jack Smith, the Justice Department special counsel who brought two criminal cases against then-candidate Donald Trump before his election to the White House last year. The Office of Special Counsel confirmed Saturday that it was investigating Smith on allegations he engaged in political activity through his inquiries into Trump. Smith was named special counsel by then-Attorney General Merrick Garland in November 2022 and his special counsel title is entirely distinct from the agency now investigating him. The office has no criminal enforcement power but does have the authority to impose fines and other sanctions for violations.

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US--SENATE-CONFIRMATIONS

Senate heads home with no deal to speed confirmations as irate Trump tells Schumer to ‘go to hell’

SUMMARY: The Senate is leaving Washington Saturday night for its monthlong August recess without a deal to advance dozens of President Donald Trump’s nominees. The chamber is calling it quits after days of contentious bipartisan negotiations and Trump posting on social media that Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer can “GO TO HELL!” Without a deal in hand, Republicans say they may try to change Senate rules when they return in September to speed up the pace of confirmations. Trump has been pressuring senators to move quickly as Democrats blocked more nominees than usual this year, denying any quick unanimous consent votes and forcing roll calls on each one.

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US--SMITHSONIAN-TWEAKING HISTORY

After a reference to Trump’s impeachments is removed from a history museum, complex questions echo

SUMMARY: The Smithsonian’s removal of a reference to the 2019 and 2021 impeachments of President Donald Trump from a panel in an exhibition about the American presidency comes in the wake of Trump administration actions like removing the name of a gay rights activist from a Navy ship, pushing for Republican supporters in Congress to defund the Corporation for Public Broadcasting and getting rid of the leadership at the Kennedy Center. A Smithsonian spokesperson said the removal of the reference, which had been installed as a temporary addition in 2021, came after a review of “legacy content recently” and said the exhibit eventually “will include all impeachments.”

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US--ELECTION 2026-REDISTRICTING

Limited options for Democrats to retaliate if Texas Republicans redraw congressional map

SUMMARY: Some Republican-controlled states are moving to redraw legislative maps to pad their party’s narrow House majority in Washington. They’re acting at President Donald Trump’s urging, and that’s forced Democrats to rethink their embrace of a nonpartisan approach to line-drawing. In many Democratic-controlled states, independent commissions rather than the state legislature handle redistricting. That means Democrats have few options to match Republicans, who are redrawing the congressional map in Texas to carve out as many as five new winnable seats for the GOP. That could be enough to prevent Democrats from winning back the majority in the midterm elections near year.

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INTERNATIONAL

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ML--MIDEAST WARS-GAZA

Israeli minister prays at flashpoint holy site as officials say 27 aid-seekers killed in Gaza

SUMMARY: A far-right Israeli minister has visited and prayed at Jerusalem’s most sensitive holy site, sparking regional condemnation. The visit by Itamar Ben-Gvir threatens to escalate tensions and complicate international efforts to halt Israel’s nearly two-year military offensive in Gaza. Palestinian leaders, along with Jordan and Saudi Arabia, have condemned the visit as incitement. The visit followed Hamas’ release of videos showing emaciated Israeli hostages that have caused an uproar in Israel. Meanwhile, hospitals in Gaza say 27 more Palestinians have been killed by Israeli fire while seeking food aid. Israel faces global criticism over famine-like conditions in the besieged strip.

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LT--CHILE-MINE COLLAPSE

Chilean rescuers recover the bodies of 4 miners who were trapped in a collapsed shaft

SUMMARY: The director of Chile’s El Teniente copper mine says the bodies of four out of five miners who had been trapped in a collapsed section of the mine since Thursday have been found. Mine director Andres Music says rescuers are still looking for the fifth miner. The men were located thanks to GPS devices, but rescue workers have had to drill through dozens of meters of rock to reach them.

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AF--NIGERIA-CHURCH-DEAF PEOPLE

‘God understands us’: Inside a Nigerian church where deaf people find faith and community

SUMMARY: A church in Nigeria’s megacity of Lagos has become a community for people who are deaf. The energetic pastor preaches in sign language, and the vibrations of drums signal when to pray or kneel. The church and its handful of affiliates in Africa’s most populous country was founded in the colonial era. An estimated 10 million of the population of 220 million are deaf or have difficulty hearing. But advocates struggle to ensure more infrastructure for deaf people and blame a lack of political will. Members call the church a haven, and its sign language lessons open the door to the wider world.

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ML--SYRIA

Fresh clashes break out in Syria as the interim government struggles to ease tensions

SUMMARY: New outbreaks of violence overnight into Sunday have rocked Syria at two distinct flashpoints, straining a fragile ceasefire and calling into question the ability of the transitional government to exert its authority across the whole country. In the north, government-affiliated fighters confronted Kurdish-led forces who control much of the region, while in the southern province of Sweida, they clashed with Druze armed groups. Syria’s interim authorities are trying to maintain a tense ceasefire in Sweida province after clashes with Druze factions last month, and to implement an agreement with the U.S.-backed, Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces that would reintegrate large swaths of northeastern Syria.

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EU--RUSSIA-UKRAINE-WAR

Ukrainian drone attack sets Russian oil depot on fire as Zelenskyy announces prisoner exchange

SUMMARY: Russian officials say a Ukrainian drone attack on an oil depot near Russia’s Black Sea resort of Sochi has sparked a major fire. More than 120 firefighters have been working to extinguish the blaze. Russia’s civil aviation authority temporarily stopped flights at Sochi’s airport. Meanwhile, in southern Ukraine, a Russian missile strike hit a residential area in Mykolaiv, wounding seven people. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that Ukraine and Russia have agreed to exchange 1,200 prisoners following negotiations in Istanbul. There was no immediate comment from Russia.

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EU--RUSSIA-UKRAINE-WAR-CORRUPTION

Ukrainian anti-corruption agencies uncover drone procurement graft scheme

SUMMARY: Ukraine’s anti-corruption agencies say they uncovered a major bribery scheme involving inflated military procurement contracts, just two days after lawmakers restored the agencies’ independence following a public outcry. In a statement late on Saturday, they said a lawmaker, local officials, and National Guard members took kickbacks worth up to 30% on overpriced contracts for drones and electronic warfare gear. Four people have been arrested. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called the scheme “absolutely immoral” and praised investigators. The exposure follows parliament’s reversal of a controversial move by Zelenskyy to curb the agencies’ powers.

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RELIGION

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EU-REL--VATICAN-YOUTH

Pope Leo XIV tells 1 million Catholic youths that they are ‘the sign a different world is possible’

SUMMARY: Pope Leo XIV has told over a million Catholic youths they are a sign that a different world is possible. Speaking at the closing Mass of the Jubilee of Youth on Sunday, he emphasized resolving conflicts through dialogue, not weapons. He remembered young people in Gaza, Ukraine, and other war-torn countries who couldn’t attend. The event is part of the Holy Year and drew over a million participants near Rome. Leo urged them to spread their faith and enthusiasm when they return home. Despite rain, spirits remained high. The next event specifically for young people is World Youth Day, set for 2027 in Seoul, South Korea.

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SPORTS

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SWM--SWIM WORLDS

Americans finish strong with a relay world record in the swim worlds to top medal tables

SUMMARY: The United States, which had a frustrating swim world championships, ended on a high note Sunday with a world record in the women’s 4x100 medley in the last event of the eight-day championships. The Americans swam a record time of 3 minutes, 49.34 seconds. The Americans had the old record of 3:49.63. The United States finished with nine gold medals — one more than Australia — but has battled a case of “acute gastroenteritis” picked up at a training camp in Thailand.

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BBO--MLB AT BRISTOL

History delayed by rain! The MLB Speedway Classic at Bristol suspended for Braves and Reds

SUMMARY: The MLB Speedway Classic has been suspended by rain. The Atlanta Braves and Cincinnati Reds started the first MLB regular-season game in the state of Tennessee after a 2-hour, 17-minute rain delay before the first pitch. Then another rain delay in the first inning led to the game being pushed to Sunday afternoon at Bristol Motor Speedway. This racetrack is called “The Last Great Colosseum.” Organizers threw a big party mixing NASCAR themes with baseball with star Tim McGraw performing. Players for both teams stood in the back of pickup trucks and rode around the half-mile bullring racetrack. But rain had the final say.

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