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NATIONAL

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US--IMMIGRATION-ICE-WHAT TO KNOW

What to know: Four ways ICE is training new agents and scaling up

SUMMARY: Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE, is key in President Donald Trump’s plan for mass deportations. Deportation officers in the Enforcement and Removal Operations unit handle immigration enforcement. They find and remove non-citizens who can’t stay in the U.S. for various reasons. ICE also manages detention facilities for those suspected of immigration violations. The agency is rapidly hiring, with Congress approving $76.5 billion to speed up deportations. ICE plans to hire 10,000 more deportation officers by the end of the year. New recruits are trained at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Georgia.

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US--BUS CRASH-TEAM

Bus carrying junior high football team crashes near Pittsburgh. 21 people are taken to hospitals

SUMMARY: A bus carrying a junior high football team to a game crashed Saturday north of Pittsburgh, sending 21 of the 28 people on board to the hospital. Twenty-five Aliquippa Junior High students and three adults were headed to a game in nearby Gibsonia. The crash occurred in Economy Borough, about 20 miles north of Pittsburgh. Economy Borough Police Chief Michael O’Brien said he didn’t have information on the medical status of those taken to hospitals. O’Brien said he understood the bus turned on its side during the crash but came back upright as the students were evacuating the school bus.

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US--DEPORTATION ERROR-THINGS TO KNOW

Kilmar Abrego Garcia, free for now from jail, could be deported to Uganda. Here’s what to know

SUMMARY: The Trump administration plans to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Uganda after he declined a plea deal involving deportation to Costa Rica. This development follows his release from a Tennessee jail on Friday. Abrego Garcia’s case has drawn attention amid President Trump’s immigration crackdown. He was mistakenly deported in March and returned to the U.S. in June, only to face human smuggling charges. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem criticized his release, vowing to ensure he faces justice. Abrego Garcia’s attorneys argue the charges are vindictive, and a trial is set for January.

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US--DEPORTATION ERROR-ABREGO GARCIA

US seeks to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Uganda after he refused plea offer in his smuggling case

SUMMARY: U.S. immigration officials say they intend to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Uganda, after he declined an offer to be deported to Costa Rica in exchange for remaining in jail and pleading guilty to human smuggling charges. Abrego Garcia’s defense attorneys wrote in a Saturday court filing that the Costa Rica offer came on Thursday when it was clear he would likely be released the following day. After Abrego Garcia left jail on Friday, the Department of Homeland Security notified his attorneys that he would be deported to Uganda and should report to immigration authorities on Monday. Separately, prosecutors then gave him until Monday to accept the plea deal. His attorneys declined to say if he’s still considering it.

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US--MENENDEZ BROTHERS-TAKEAWAYS

The Menendez brothers were denied parole. They have to wait at least 18 months for their next chance

SUMMARY: Erik and Lyle Menendez have both been denied parole by a California board after decades in prison for killing their parents in 1989 at their Beverly Hills mansion. During two days of hearings, the brothers were questioned by panels of two commissioners and asked to speak with complete candor on the abuse they suffered in childhood, their mindsets leading up to and after the murders and various prison transgressions. The hearings marked the closest the brothers have come to winning freedom since their convictions almost 30 years ago.

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US--ELECTION 2026-REDISTRICTING-WHAT TO KNOW

How redistricting is done and why it could give parties an edge in 2026 elections

SUMMARY: California and Texas are redrawing U.S. House maps before the 2026 midterm elections, highlighting redistricting’s impact on political power. Texas acted after President Donald Trump urged Republican states to adjust district lines to favor GOP voters, a practice known as partisan gerrymandering. California lawmakers in response passed a legislative package Thursday advancing a redistricting plan aimed at winning Democrats up to five more U.S. House seats in the 2026 elections. Texas’ new maps could give Republicans five more seats in Congress. The new maps in both states likely will be challenged in court.

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WASHINGTON/POLITICS

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US--TRUMP-RETRIBUTION

Trump ran on a promise of revenge. He’s making good on it

SUMMARY: Donald Trump ran on a promise to use the powers of the government for revenge against those he believed wronged him. He now appears to be fulfilling that campaign promise while threatening to expand his powers well beyond Washington. The actions look like the payback Trump said he would pursue after being hit with four separate sets of criminal charges during his four years out of office. Democrats and others fear Trump is wielding the authority of his office to intimidate his political opponents and consolidate power in a way unlike any other in American history. The White House says Trump “is restoring law and order.”

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INTERNATIONAL

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EU--RUSSIA-UKRAINE-WAR

Moscow says Kyiv has struck a nuclear power plant as Ukraine marks Independence Day

SUMMARY: Russia has accused Ukraine of drone strikes that sparked a fire at a nuclear power plant in the Kursk region Sunday as Ukraine marked its Independence Day. The fire was quickly extinguished with no injuries, though a transformer was damaged. Radiation levels remained normal. The U.N. nuclear watchdog called for protecting all nuclear facilities. Russia claimed to have shot down 95 Ukrainian drones overnight, while Ukraine intercepted 48 of 72 Russian drones. President Zelenskyy addressed the nation from Independence Square, calling for “just peace.” U.S. special envoy Keith Kellogg and Canada’s prime minister visited Kyiv, while Norway pledged $695 million in air defense systems, including Patriot missiles.

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ML--MIDEAST WARS-GAZA

4 Palestinians shot dead by Israeli forces while seeking aid near Gaza City, witnesses say

SUMMARY: Witnesses say Israeli forces shot dead four Palestinian aid-seekers traveling through a military zone south of Gaza City that is regularly used to reach a food distribution point. Gaza City is now officially in famine after 22 months of war, while Israel’s military moves ahead with a planned offensive to seize the city. That could begin within days. Gaza’s Health Ministry on Sunday reported eight malnutrition-related deaths, including a child. Gaza City and its hundreds of thousands of people are now the focus of both a famine and the looming offensive. But many people are too exhausted or wary to flee.

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ML--MIDEAST WARS-YEMEN

Israeli airstrikes hit Yemen’s capital, targeting Iran-backed Houthis

SUMMARY: Israeli airstrikes have hit Yemen’s capital, just days after the Iranian-backed Houthi rebels fired what the Israeli military described as the first cluster bomb launched by the rebels since 2023. The Houthis said the strikes on Sunday hit multiple areas across Sanaa. The Houthi-run health ministry says two people were killed and 35 others wounded in a strike on an oil company. Video on social media showed a fireball erupting there. Israel’s military says it struck the Asar and Hizaz power plants, calling them “a significant electricity supply facility for military activities.” The Houthis have been firing at Israel in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza.

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EU--MIGRATION-ITALY-MEDITERRANEAN-DEATHS

Mediterranean rescues find 3 Sudanese sisters dead on an overcrowded migrant boat

SUMMARY: A German nonprofit organization says three young Sudanese sisters have died after an overcrowded rubber dinghy took on water in bad weather in the Mediterranean Sea. The group RESQSHIP found their bodies after rescuing some 65 people from the boat in international waters north off Libya. The sisters — aged 9, 11 and 17 — are the latest victims of the deadly migration sea route. The sisters’ mother and brother were among the survivors who were brought to Italy’s island of Lampedusa late on Saturday. Deadly sea crossings by migrants have claimed more than 30,000 lives since the International Organization for Migration started counting in 2014.

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AF--NIGERIA-HOSTAGES

Nigerian military airstrikes free 76 hostages, including children

SUMMARY: Nigeria’s military has freed at least 76 hostages, including children, after precision airstrikes targeted militants in the northwest. The strikes took place early Saturday around Pauwa Hill in Katsina state. Some of the rescued were kidnapped during a mosque attack that killed at least 50 people. One child died during the rescue. Recent months have seen a rise in attacks in Nigeria’s northwest and north-central regions. The air assault is part of a strategy to dismantle criminal networks. Separate airstrikes on Saturday killed 35 militants.

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AS--AUSTRALIA-GAZA-PROTESTS

Tens of thousands march across Australia in support of Palestinians

SUMMARY: Tens of thousands of people have marched through Australian cities demanding action to save Palestinians. Peaceful rallies took place on Sunday in Sydney, Melbourne and other cities, urging sanctions on Israel and an end to Australia’s arms trade with the country. Police estimated about 10,000 people took part, while organizers claimed 100,000 marched in Sydney alone. In Melbourne, protesters gathered outside Victoria’s State Library, chanting for sanctions. The protests followed a report on Friday stating that Gaza’s largest city is gripped by famine. The report warned of catastrophic hunger levels, with many at risk of dying from malnutrition-related causes.

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EU--RUSSIA-MOSCOW-BLAST

At least 1 dead in Moscow shopping center explosion, 3 injured

SUMMARY: At least one person has died and three were injured in an explosion at Moscow’s Central Children’s Store. Emergency services said Sunday a gas cylinder exploded on the third floor of the shopping mall on Lubyanka Square. Two victims were hospitalized, and the building was evacuated. Moscow’s mayor attributed the blast to equipment malfunction.

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LT--MEXICO-BOXER-CARTELS

Boxer Julio César Chávez Jr. to stand trial in Mexico over alleged cartel ties

SUMMARY: A judge in Mexico says Mexican boxer Julio César Chávez Jr. will stand trial over alleged cartel ties but can await that trial outside of detention. The boxer’s lawyer, Rubén Fernando Benítez Alvarez, confirmed that the court announced additional measures and granted three months of additional investigation into the case. Chávez, who had been living in the United States for several years, was arrested in early July by federal agents outside his Los Angeles home for overstaying his visa and lying on an application to obtain a green card. He was deported by the U.S. on Aug. 19 to Mexico where he faced an arrest warrant.

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AS--ASIA-STORM

Typhoon Kajiki drenches southern China’s Hainan island and heads toward Vietnam

SUMMARY: Typhoon Kajiki has brought strong winds and heavy rain to southern China’s Hainan island and parts of Guangdong province. On Sunday, the storm passed over open waters, heading toward Vietnam’s central coast. China’s National Meteorological Center reported maximum sustained winds of 100 miles per hour. Rainfall of up to 14 inches was forecast for southern Hainan, including the resort city of Sanya. Around 20,000 people were evacuated from hazardous areas, and over 21,000 crew members from ships returned to shore. In Vietnam, farmers rushed to harvest rice crops, and coastal provinces banned ships from going out to sea starting Monday.

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ML--SUDAN-KHARTOUM RETURNEES

War-displaced Sudanese return to shattered Khartoum eager to rebuild lives and homes

SUMMARY: An estimated 1.2 million war-displaced people have returned to Sudan since the end of 2024, according to the International Organization for Migration. Khartoum was the epicenter of fighting earlier on in the war, but the army by March said it recaptured the capital, including important landmarks such as the airport and ministerial buildings. Now, some people feel safe enough to return, but they’re faced with the long-term struggle of securing life necessities with most infrastructure destroyed and their homes severely damaged.

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EU--RUSSIA-UKRAINE-WAR-INDEPENDENCE

Ukraine’s independence-era voices say Russia’s effort to keep control has lasted decades

SUMMARY: Ukraine is marking 34 years of independence, and the country’s first generation of lawmakers and activists are reflecting on how early decisions shaped its struggle today. Student protests and political reform efforts in 1990 helped secure independence a year later, yet entrenched communist elites and Russian influence persisted. Key choices, including surrendering Ukraine’s nuclear arsenal under pressure from Moscow, left the country vulnerable, making NATO and EU integration urgent priorities amid Russia’s ongoing full-scale invasion.

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HEALTH/SCIENCE

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MED--BE WELL-HORMONE THERAPY

Doctors want women to know the nuanced reality of hormone therapy for menopause

SUMMARY: Hormone therapy has been shrouded in confusion for years. Research testing one type was stopped early more than two decades ago because of concerns about increased risks of breast cancer and blood clots. Concerns lingered even though later studies showed that the benefits of today’s hormone therapies outweigh the risks for many women. This summer, an FDA expert panel stressed the benefits of hormone therapy and suggested health warnings be removed from at least some versions. Doctors are now trying to help people sort through the mixed messages and figure out what’s best for them.

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CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT

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US--GREAT WHITE SHARKS-GOING NORTH

Great white sharks head north, following seals and alarming beachgoers

SUMMARY: Boaters, beachgoers and fishermen who spend time in the chilly waters of New England and Canada are learning to live with great white sharks. Sightings of the apex predators are up in places like Maine, where they were once very rarely spotted. Scientists link the white shark sightings to increased availability of the seals the sharks feast on, and say beachgoers are generally very safe from shark bites. Researchers who track white sharks say the big fish are being sighted in northern waters more often and also appear to be spending more time there.

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US--GREAT WHITE SHARKS-BY THE NUMBERS

Great white sharks are going north. Here’s what the numbers say

SUMMARY: New data shows that great white sharks are spending more time in the chilly waters off New England and Atlantic Canada. That means boaters, beachgoers and fishermen who spend time in the northern waters are learning to live with the sharks made famous 50 years ago by the movie Jaws. Sightings of the apex predators are up in places like Maine, where they were once very rarely spotted. Scientists link the white shark sightings to increased availability of the seals the sharks feast on, and say beachgoers are generally very safe from shark bites.

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EDUCATION

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US-KATRINA-20 YEARS LATER-EDUCATION

How Hurricane Katrina shaped these New Orleans educators

SUMMARY: Hurricane Katrina changed New Orleans’ education system forever, creating the first all-charter school district in the U.S. The Associated Press spoke with three survivors about their experiences. Chris Dier, a teacher, was inspired by the support he received from teachers in Texas after evacuating. Jahquille Ross, now an educator, missed the community and care he felt in New Orleans while attending multiple schools in Texas. Michelle Garnett, a retired teacher, lost cherished memories and materials but found strength in family and faith. Their stories highlight resilience and the lasting impact of dedicated educators.

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ENTERTAINMENT

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ENT--OBIT-JERRY ADLER

‘Sopranos’ star Jerry Adler, Broadway backstage vet turned late-in-life actor, dies at 96

SUMMARY: Actor Jerry Adler has died at 96. Adler started his career behind the scenes in theater and worked on more than 50 Broadway productions. He later transitioned to acting in his 60s, gaining fame for roles on “The Sopranos” and “The Good Wife.” A New York funeral home confirmed he died Saturday. Adler’s acting career spanned over 30 years, with appearances in shows like “Rescue Me” and “Mad About You.” He also returned to Broadway, onstage this time. He hailed from an entertainment family. His father worked in the theater industry and his cousin was famed acting teacher Stella Adler.

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SPORTS

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TEN--US OPEN-RADUCANU WINS

2021 US Open champion Emma Raducanu wins a match in New York for the 1st time since her title

SUMMARY: Emma Raducanu has finally ended her winless rut at the U.S. Open. Raducanu earned her first victory at the Grand Slam tournament since taking the 2021 title as an 18-year-old qualifier, eliminating Ena Shibahara 6-1, 6-2 in just 62 minutes on Sunday. After her surprising championship four years ago, Raducanu lost in the first round at Flushing Meadows in 2022, missed the tournament in 2023 — when she had operations on both of her wrists and an ankle — and again exited in her opening match a year ago. But Raducanu has been enjoying something of a renaissance this season.

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FBC--NCAA SETTLEMENT-FEES AND EXTRAS

Schools use field logos, higher concession prices and more to pay for the new era in college sports

SUMMARY: The University of South Carolina has announced a new sponsorship deal that will feature a machinery company’s logo on its football field. This move follows the NCAA’s recent decision to lift restrictions on field branding, opening new revenue streams for colleges. Other schools are finding ways to boost funds, like increasing ticket prices and adding fees. Virginia Tech’s athletic director warns of financial struggles without more funding. Schools are also asking for more from boosters and exploring creative revenue options.

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TEN--US OPEN-SUNDAY START

US Open tennis players don’t necessarily think more is better when it comes to starting on Sunday

SUMMARY: The U.S. Open is starting a day earlier than usual. Day 1 of singles play is Sunday instead of Monday this year, expanding the year’s last Grand Slam tournament from 14 days to 15. It is part of a trend in the sport. The French Open began on a Sunday in 2006 for the first time and the Australian Open followed suit in 2024. Now the U.S. Open is joining them, leaving Wimbledon as the only major tournament that still gets going on Monday. Not all of the players love the idea of having a longer tournament, even if it comes with hikes in prize money.

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GLF--RYDER CUP-TRUMP

Trump says he’ll be at Ryder Cup and he thinks captain Keegan Bradley should play

SUMMARY: President Donald Trump says he’s coming to the Ryder Cup. And he thinks U.S. captain Keegan Bradley should be playing in the Sept. 26-28 matches against Europe. Trump posted on his social media site that he would be at Bethpage Black for the opening round. The Ryder Cup already is the most flag-waving, raucous event in golf. It has gone up a notch this time because of the venue. Bethpage Black on New York’s Long Island is notorious for having the rowdiest fans. Bradley is debating whether he should be the first playing captain in the Ryder Cup since Arnold Palmer in 1963.

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