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NATIONAL

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US--PENNSYLVANIA PLANT EXPLOSION

Video shows steel workers scrambling into wreckage left by explosion that killed 2 in Pennsylvania

SUMMARY: After an explosion rocked a steel plant outside Pittsburgh, workers scrambled into the wreckage alongside firefighters directing streams of water. By the time the scene was secure, two people were dead and more than 10 others were injured, including one who spent hours trapped in rubble left Monday by the blast that was powerful enough to shake nearby homes. Video from Pittsburgh television station WTAE showed workers in orange jumpsuits and hardhats running toward the wreckage at the U.S. Steel coking plant in Clairton. Investigators were working Tuesday to determine the cause of the blast, which jolted a region of the state synonymous with steel for more than a century.

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US--CDC-CAMPUS SHOOTING

Shooter attacked CDC headquarters to protest COVID-19 vaccines

SUMMARY: The Georgia Bureau of Investigation says the man who fired more than 180 shots with a long gun at the headquarters of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention wanted to send a message against COVID-19 vaccines. GBI Director Chris Hosey said 30-year-old Patrick Joseph White also recently verbalized thoughts of suicide, which led to law enforcement being contacted several weeks before the shooting. He said White broke into his father’s safe to get the long gun, and fatally shot DeKalb County Police Officer David Rose during the attack. The GBI said more than 500 shell casings were recovered from the scene.

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US--ELECTION 2026-REDISTRICTING

Texas Republicans plan another special session to deliver Trump more GOP congressional seats

SUMMARY: Texas Republican leaders say they’re prepared to end their stalemated legislative special session and immediately begin another standoff with Democrats in the GOP’s efforts to redraw congressional maps as directed by President Donald Trump. Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows confirmed the plans Tuesday during a brief session that marked another failure to meet the required attendance standards. Dozens of Democrats have left the state and left the GOP majority unable to move forward with its gerrymandering attempt. Burrows said lawmakers will not reconvene again until Friday. If Democrats are still absent, Republican Gov. Greg Abbott said he will end the current session and will call another.

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US--UVALDE SCHOOL SHOOTING

Uvalde school records show teenage gunman’s spiral before 2022 shooting

SUMMARY: School district officials have released text messages, personnel files and student records of the shooter from the 2022 attack at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, that killed 19 students and two teachers. Monday’s document release follows a yearslong legal battle over public access to the material. Media organizations, including The Associated Press, had sued the district and county in 2022 for the release of their records. It is not the public’s first glimpse inside the slow law enforcement response to the shooting. Last year, city officials in Uvalde released police body camera videos from their officers and 911 calls.

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US--TEXAS-TARGET SHOOTING

Shooter kills 3 in a Target parking lot in Austin, Texas, before being captured, police say

SUMMARY: Police say a gunman opened fire in a Target parking lot Monday in Austin, Texas, killing two adults and a child. Police say they do not know the motive of the suspect, a man in his 30s who they say has “a mental health history.” Authorities say the suspect fled the scene in a stolen car, crashed the car then stole another from a dealership before he was taken into custody. Police say they believe one person who was shot owned the car the suspect stole. An adult and child died at the scene, while another adult died at a hospital.

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US--SEVERE WEATHER

‘What is happening?’ Milwaukee area recovers from record rain and flooding

SUMMARY: The Milwaukee area is drying out after weekend rain hits unofficial state records. Unofficially, more than 14 inches fell in less than 24 hours in one spot, causing rivers to flood, washing out vehicles, and cutting power to thousands. As of Monday morning, no fatalities have been reported. Road closures are more isolated, and flood warnings continued in Milwaukee, Waukesha and Ozaukee counties. About 2,000 homes remain without power. Forecasters predict more rain Monday night, but not like the weekend deluge. The National Weather Service says four rivers in the Milwaukee area hit record-high levels over the weekend.

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US--CDC-CAMPUS SHOOTING-THINGS TO KNOW

CDC union condemns vaccine misinformation after shooter blamed COVID vaccine for depression

SUMMARY: A Georgia man who had blamed the COVID-19 vaccine for making him suicidal has been identified as the shooter who fired shots at the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention headquarters, killing a police officer. An official who spoke on condition of anonymity identified the man as Patrick Joseph White. The official says the man was armed with five guns, including at least one long gun. Authorities said the 30-year-old suspect initially tried to get into the CDC’s headquarters in Atlanta but was stopped by guards before driving to a pharmacy across the street and opening fire Friday. A union representing CEC workers demanded federal officials condemn vaccine misinformation, saying it was putting employees at risk.

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TROPICAL WEATHER

Tropical Storm Erin could become Atlantic season’s 1st hurricane later this week, forecasters say

SUMMARY: Forecasters say Tropical Storm Erin has formed in the eastern tropical Atlantic and could reach hurricane strength later in the week. The National Hurricane Center said Monday afternoon that there are no coastal watches or warnings in effect for Erin, but it could become the first hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic season in coming days. Erin formed earlier Monday and has top sustained winds of 45 mph. It’s located about 430 miles west-northwest of the Cabo Verde Islands and expected to continue moving westward across the tropical Atlantic over several days. Elsewhere, in the Pacific, Hurricane Henriette is packing 85-mph winds as a Category 1 storm well away from Hawaii.

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US--JUSTICE DEPARTMENT-EPSTEIN

Judge won’t release grand jury transcripts in Jeffrey Epstein ex-girlfriend’s Ghislaine Maxwell case

SUMMARY: A federal judge in New York says transcripts of the secret grand jury testimony that led to the sex trafficking indictment of Jeffrey Epstein’s former girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell should not be released. The judge suggested Monday the Justice Department’s real motive for wanting the transcripts unsealed was to fool the public with an “illusion” of transparency. The Justice Department hasn’t commented. Maxwell is serving a 20-year prison term after her conviction on sex trafficking charges for helping procure girls for Epstein to sexually abuse. Maxwell recently was interviewed by the Justice Department and was moved from a prison in Florida to a prison camp in Texas. Epstein died in jail awaiting trial.

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FBC--TOP 25-COLLEGE FOOTBALL-THE LATEST

College football latest: AP Top 25 preseason rankings put Texas on top with Penn State right behind

SUMMARY: The Associated Press preseason Top 25 college football poll is out and it’s topped by Texas for the first time in an opening poll. The Longhorns narrowly edged out Penn State by just five points in the closest preseason vote since 1998. Defending champion Ohio State ranked No. 3. The survey released Monday dates back to 1936 and is among the nation’s longest-running ranking systems for the sport. Over 60 journalists decide the results, focusing on head-to-head wins and losses. Last season, Ohio State topped the poll after winning the national championship against Notre Dame. The 2025 season kicks off on Saturday, Aug. 23.

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US--DC-WHAT OF WASHINGTON?

Trump’s Washington, DC, takeover begins as National Guard troops arrive

SUMMARY: Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser pledges to work alongside the federal officials President Donald Trump has tasked with overseeing the city’s law enforcement. But Bowser insists the police chief remains in charge of the department and its officers. Bowser and Chief Pamela Smith went to the Justice Department to meet with Attorney General Pam Bondi on Tuesday, a day after the Democratic mayor said crime is falling and the takeover is not a productive step. The meeting comes as some of the 800 National Guard members deployed by the Republican president arrive in the nation’s capital. Bondi calls the meeting productive and says the Justice Department will “work closely” with Washington’s government.

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US--CONGRESS-NUCLEAR SECURITY

Republicans, Democrats alike exhort Trump: Keep security pact with Australia and UK alive

SUMMARY: U.S. lawmakers are urging the Trump administration to maintain a security partnership with Australia and the United Kingdom to supply nuclear-powered submarines. The Pentagon has announced a review of the AUKUS agreement, raising concerns about U.S. shipbuilding capabilities. The review is expected to be completed in the fall. The partnership is seen as crucial to countering China’s influence in the Indo-Pacific. However, a report warns that U.S. shipbuilding limitations could jeopardize the agreement. Australia has invested heavily in the U.S. submarine industrial base, aiming to accelerate production and support its defense strategy.

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US--TRUMP-DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

Trump says he’s placing Washington police under federal control and activating the National Guard

SUMMARY: President Donald Trump says he’s taking over Washington’s police department and activating 800 members of the National Guard in the hopes of reducing crime, even as city officials stressed crime is already falling in the nation’s capital. Washington Mayor Muriel Bowser said she will follow the law even as she indicated that Trump’s actions were a reason why the District of Columbia should be a state with legal protections from such actions. The president, flanked by his attorney general, his defense secretary and the FBI director, said Monday he was declaring a public safety emergency and his administration would be removing homeless encampments.

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INTERNATIONAL

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EU--RUSSIA-UKRAINE-WAR

Zelenskyy says Putin wants the rest of Ukraine’s Donetsk region as part of a ceasefire

SUMMARY: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says that Russian President Vladimir Putin wants Ukraine to withdraw from the remaining 30% of the Donetsk region that Ukraine controls as part of a ceasefire deal. Zelenskyy reiterated that Ukraine would not withdraw from territories it controls because it was unconstitutional and would only serve as a springboard for a future Russian invasion. Zelenskyy said Putin wants the remaining 9,000 square kilometers (3,500 square miles) of Donetsk under Kyiv’s control, where the war’s toughest battles are grinding on, as part of a ceasefire plan. Doing so would hand Russia almost the entirety of the Donbas, a region comprising Ukraine’s eastern industrial heartland that Putin has long coveted.

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ML--MIDEAST-WARS-GAZA

Israel says it struck militants posing as aid workers in Gaza

SUMMARY: The Israeli military says it recently struck a group of militants in the Gaza Strip who were disguised as aid workers and using a car with the logo of World Central Kitchen. That’s an international charity founded by celebrity chef José Andrés. The army said it carried out an airstrike on the men after confirming with the charity that they were not affiliated with it and that the car did not belong to it. World Central Kitchen confirmed that the men and the vehicle were not affiliated with it and condemned anyone posing as humanitarians.

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RUSSIA-UKRAINE-WAR-LAND SWAPS

Land swaps with Russia are not only unpopular in Ukraine. They’re also illegal

SUMMARY: A peace deal that requires Kyiv to accept swapping Ukrainian territory with Russia would not only be deeply unpopular. It also would be illegal under its constitution. That’s why President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has categorically rejected any deal with Moscow that could involve ceding land after U.S. President Donald Trump suggested such a concession would benefit both sides, ahead of his meeting Friday with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska. Zelenskyy has said that “Ukrainians will not give their land to the occupier.” Such a deal would be disaster for Zelenskyy’s presidency Analysts suggest that freezing the conflict along the current front line is a more acceptable option for Ukrainians, although it’s not a long-term solution.

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AS--SOUTH KOREA-MARTIAL LAW

South Korean court orders arrest of wife of jailed ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol

SUMMARY: A South Korean court has ordered the arrest of the wife of jailed former President Yoon Suk Yeol as investigators seek to charge her over various suspected crimes, including bribery, stock manipulation and meddling in the selection of a political candidate. Investigators said the Seoul Central District Court issued an arrest warrant for Kim Keon Hee late Tuesday. The investigation into Kim is one of three special prosecutor probes launched under Seoul’s new liberal government targeting the presidency of Yoon, a conservative who was removed from office in April and rearrested last month over his brief imposition of martial law in December.

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EU-RUSSIA-UKRAINE-DIPLOMACY

The diplomatic efforts that led to the Trump-Putin meeting on Ukraine

SUMMARY: Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to meet U.S. President Donald Trump in Alaska on Friday. This hastily arranged meeting is part of Trump’s ongoing efforts to end the 3 1/2-year-old war in Ukraine. It would be the first U.S.-Russia summit since former President Joe Biden met with Putin in 2021. However, there’s no guarantee it will lead to peace, as Moscow and Kyiv remain far apart on their conditions. Trump suggested there might be territorial swaps but Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has rejected the idea of ceding land, stating that Kyiv will not reward Russia for its actions

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AS--NEW ZEALAND-JAPAN WARSHIPS

Japanese warships visit New Zealand’s capital for the first time in a half-century

SUMMARY: Japanese warships on Friday docked in New Zealand’s capital for the first time in more than 50 years. The vessels, JS Ise and JS Suzunami, arrived in Wellington as part of an Indo-Pacific deployment with more than 500 crew. They were accompanied by the New Zealand navy ship HMNZS Canterbury. Japan’s military recently participated in war games in Sydney with New Zealand and Australia. Japan’s envoy to Wellington, Makoto Osawa, told reporters Tokyo’s goal was a free and open Indo-Pacific region. This visit comes as Japan seeks to deepen military ties amid regional tensions, particularly in the disputed South China Sea.

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ML--SUDAN-DISPLACEMENT CAMP ATTACK

Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces kill 40 people in North Darfur displacement camp attack

SUMMARY: Local rights groups say Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces have attacked a displacement camp outside el-Fasher, killing 40 people. The Emergency Response Rooms group reported the attack on Monday, stating that the RSF targeted citizens in their homes. The camp, which houses around 450,000 displaced people, has faced repeated attacks during the ongoing war between the RSF and the Sudanese military. The civil war, which began in April 2023, has killed over 40,000 people and displaced millions. The Sudanese army claimed it clashed with RSF fighters on Monday, defeating them and capturing vehicles. The RSF has not commented on the fight.

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LT--COLOMBIA-POLITICS-SHOOTING

Colombian senator and presidential hopeful dies 2 months after shooting

SUMMARY: A Colombian senator and presidential hopeful has died after being shot at a political rally two months ago. His family confirmed his death on Monday. Miguel Uribe, 39, was shot three times while giving a campaign speech in Bogota and had been in intensive care since the attack. A teenage suspect was arrested at the scene, but it’s unclear who ordered the hit. The shooting alarmed Colombians, recalling the political violence of the 1990s. Uribe was a prominent figure in the conservative Democratic Center party. The attack sparked calls for justice and an end to violence.

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US--RUSSIA-UKRAINE-WAR

Trump suggests he’ll know if Putin wants a peace deal with Ukraine soon into their meeting

SUMMARY: U.S. President Donald Trump says he expects to know quickly if a deal can be made with Russian leader Vladimir Putin to halt the war in Ukraine. Trump plans to meet Putin on Friday in Alaska. He suggested on Monday that he could know how serious Putin is within two minutes. He also refused to say if the meeting should involve Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and appeared dismissive of Zelenskyy’s role. European allies want Ukraine involved to prevent a deal favoring Moscow. Germany plans a separate, virtual meeting with Trump, Zelenskyy and other leaders to prepare for peace negotiations.

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US--SENATE-MORENO-LATIN AMERICA

A US senator from Colombia emerges as a Trump link for Latin America’s conservatives

SUMMARY: U.S. Sen. Bernie Moreno has emerged as an interlocutor for conservatives in Latin America seeking to connect with the Trump administration. The Bogota-born Moreno visits Colombia this week as part of a three-nation Latin America tour. The Ohio senator defeated an incumbent last year with the help of Donald Trump’s endorsement and the highest political ad spending in U.S. Senate race history. He expressed concern in an interview with The Associated Press about Colombia’s direction under President Gustavo Petro and suggested that U.S. sanctions might be needed. Moreno also will visit Mexico, focusing on cooperation against drug cartels, and Panama.

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ML--MIDEAST WARS-GAZA-WHAT TO KNOW

Israel plans to widen coming offensive beyond Gaza City into last areas not under its control

SUMMARY: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel plans to widen its coming offensive beyond Gaza City to the last areas not yet under Israeli control. Most of Gaza’s 2 million residents have sought shelter in those areas as the territory slides toward famine. The mobilization of forces is expected to take weeks, and Israel may be using the threat of a wider offensive to try to pressure Hamas. Any expansion of Israeli operations is likely to bring even more death and destruction to the war-ravaged territory. The plans have also sparked controversy in Israel, where many fear for the lives of the remaining hostages.

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EU--RUSSIA-US-SUMMIT-THINGS-TO-KNOW

What to know about the Putin-Trump summit in Alaska

SUMMARY: The U.S.-Russia summit in Alaska is happening at a site where East meets West in a place familiar to both countries as a Cold War front line of missile defense, radar outposts and intelligence gathering. Whether it can lead to a deal to produce peace in Ukraine more than 3 1/2 years after Moscow’s invasion remains to be seen. Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump are set to meet in Alaska on Friday. It’s the first summit since Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine. It will focus on the war in Ukraine, which raises concerns about excluding Ukraine from peace negotiations.

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ML--MIDEAST WARS-JOURNALISTS

Israel targets and kills Al Jazeera correspondent Anas al-Sharif in Gaza as journalist toll grows

SUMMARY: Israel’s military has targeted and killed an Al Jazeera correspondent and others with an airstrike as they sheltered outside a Gaza City hospital. Press advocates say an Israeli “smear campaign” had stepped up after Anas al-Sharif cried on air over starvation in the territory. Both Israel and hospital officials in Gaza City confirmed the deaths of al-Sharif and colleagues, which the Committee to Protect Journalists and others described as retribution against those documenting the war in Gaza. Israel’s military asserted that al-Sharif had led a Hamas cell. Al Jazeera and al-Sharif previously dismissed that allegation as baseless.

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AS--JAPAN-PET BUGS

Bugs are popular pets in nature-loving Japan, buzzing with lessons about ecology and species

SUMMARY: The pet of choice in Japan, as much as cuddly kitties and playful puppies, is the humble bug. The bug has been a key part of Japanese culture from the Heian era classic “The Tale of Genji” to popular modern-day manga and animation like “Mushishi,” featuring insect-like supernatural creatures. Japanese people appreciate the glitter of fireflies let loose in the garden or the gentle chirping of crickets kept in a little cage. The bug as companion is an essential part of what’s observed, enjoyed and cared for in everyday life, reflecting a deeply rooted celebration of humankind’s oneness with nature.

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RACE AND ETHNICITY

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US--TRUMP-DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA-RACE

Trump’s rhetoric about DC echoes a history of racist narratives about urban crime

SUMMARY: President Donald Trump’s rhetoric in his federal takeover of Washington police echoes that of conservative politicians going back decades who’ve denounced American cities with majority non-white populations or progressive leaders as crime-ridden and in need of outside intervention. The Republican president has taken control of Washington’s law enforcement and ordered National Guard troops to deploy onto the streets of the nation’s capital. Guard troops arrived at their Washington headquarters Tuesday. Trump argues the extraordinary move is a response to a public safety crisis. Advocates in Washington’s Black community say they’d been preparing for a potential federal crackdown since 2020, when Trump deployed U.S. troops during racial justice protests after George Floyd’s killing.

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BUSINESS

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FINANCIAL MARKETS

Wall Street rises toward records on hopes for lower interest rates

SUMMARY: The U.S. stock market is rallying toward records after data suggested inflation across the country was a touch better last month than economists expected. The S&P 500 rose 0.9% Tuesday and was on track to top its all-time high set two weeks ago. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 467 points, while the Nasdaq composite climbed 1.1% and was also heading toward a record. Stocks got a lift from hopes that the better-than-expected inflation report will give the Federal Reserve leeway to cut interest rates at its next meeting in September. Lower rates can give the economy and investment prices a boost.

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US--CONSUMER PRICES

US inflation held steady as mild tariff hit offset by cheaper gas, food

SUMMARY: U.S. inflation was unchanged in July as rising prices for some imported goods were balanced by falling gas and grocery prices, leaving overall prices modestly higher than a year ago. The figures suggest that slowing rent increases and cheaper gas are offsetting some impacts of President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs. Many businesses are also absorbing much of the cost of the duties. Tuesday’s figures likely include some impact from the 10% universal tariff Trump imposed in April, as well as higher duties on countries such as China and Canada.

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US--TRUMP-TARIFFS-CHINA

US and China extend trade truce another 90 days, easing tension between world’s largest economies

SUMMARY: President Donald Trump extended a trade truce with China for another 90 days Monday, at least delaying once again a dangerous showdown between the world’s two biggest economies. The previous deadline was set to expire at 12:01 a.m. Tuesday. Had that happened the U.S. would have ratcheted up taxes on Chinese imports from an already high 30%, and Beijing would have responded by raising retaliatory levies on U.S. exports to China. The pause buys time for the two countries to work out some of their differences, perhaps clearing the way for a summit later this year between Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping.

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US--PARAMOUNT-TKO

Paramount will become the new home to all UFC events in the US under 7-year deal with TKO Group

SUMMARY: Paramount will become the new home to Ultimate Fighting Championship events across the U.S. next year, through a seven-year agreement announced with TKO Group on Monday. Under the deal, Paramount will exclusively distribute the UFC’s full lineup of its 13 marquee numbered events and 30 “Fight Nights” on its streaming platform Paramount+ — with select numbered events also set to simulcast on CBS — starting in 2026. It’s a shift away from the UFC’s existing pay-per-view model, which Paramount and TKO say will allow the mixed martial arts programming reach more consumers nationwide. UFC events currently air on ESPN — which has offered tiered pricing for fans to view content across the sports network’s TV offerings and streaming platform ESPN+ since 2019.

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HEALTH/SCIENCE

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US-MED--CDC-CAMPUS SHOOTING

Man fired 180 shots, breaking 150 windows, in CDC attack

SUMMARY: The man who attacked the CDC headquarters in Atlanta on Friday fired more than 180 shots into the campus and broke about 150 windows. According to information circulated internally at the agency, it may take weeks or even months to replace windows and clean up the damage at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. traveled to Atlanta and on Monday met with the agency’s director. The shooter died and a police officer trying to stop him was killed in Friday’s attack.

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RELIGION

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REL--HEGSETH’S CHURCH

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth belongs to an archconservative church network. Here’s what to know

SUMMARY: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has expressed pride in being part of the Communion of Reformed Evangelical Churches, a conservative Christian network. Hegseth recently shared a CNN video about the church, showing its pastors arguing women should not have the right to vote. Hegseth is among President Donald Trump’s most controversial Cabinet picks and attends a CREC church in Tennessee. The church network has connections to Christian nationalism and practices complementarianism, emphasizing traditional gender roles. Network co-founder Pastor Doug Wilson leads the flagship Christ Church in Moscow, Idaho, and is known for his hard-line theology and patriarchal views. A Pentagon spokesman says Hegseth appreciates many of Wilson’s writings and teachings.

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ENTERTAINMENT

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ENT--MUSIC-TAYLOR SWIFT

Taylor Swift announces 12th studio album, ‘The Life of a Showgirl’

SUMMARY: Taylor Swift has announced her 12th studio album, “The Life of a Showgirl.” The full-length release announced Tuesday follows her last original album, 2024’s “The Tortured Poets Department.” That album was released during her record-breaking “Eras Tour.” “The Life of a Showgirl” is also her first release since Swift regained control over her entire body of work. In May, that pop star said she purchased her catalog of recordings from their most recent owner, the private equity firm Shamrock Capital. No release date for “The Life of the Showgirl” has been announced. Swift will appear on boyfriend Travis Kelce’s podcast “New Heights” on Wednesday.

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FBC--T25-COLLEGE FOOTBALL POLL

Texas is No. 1 in preseason AP Top 25 for first time, edging Penn St, Ohio St; 10 SEC teams ranked

SUMMARY: Texas is No. 1 in the Associated Press preseason Top 25 for the first time. The Longhorns narrowly edged out Penn State in the closest preseason vote since 1998. Texas received 25 first-place votes, while Penn State received 23. The Nittany Lions have their highest preseason ranking since they were No. 1 to open 1997. The Southeastern Conference leads with 10 teams in the Top 25. The Big Ten has two of the top three teams for the third straight year. The Big 12 has four ranked teams and the ACC has three.

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