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NATIONAL

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US--VACCINE MANDATES-FLORIDA

Florida will work to eliminate all childhood vaccine mandates in the state, officials say

SUMMARY: Florida will work to phase out all childhood vaccine mandates in the state, building on the effort by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis to curb vaccine requirements during the COVID-19 pandemic. DeSantis also announced on Wednesday the creation of a state-level “Make America Healthy Again” commission modeled after the initiatives pushed by federal Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. On the vaccines, state Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo cast current requirements in schools and elsewhere as an “immoral” intrusion on people’s rights and parents’ ability to make health decisions for their children. Some vaccine mandates can be ended by the state Health Department and others would require legislative action.

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US--CALIFORNIA WILDFIRES

Wildfire scorches historic California gold mining town, burning multiple homes

SUMMARY: A quick-moving wildfire has burned homes in a California Gold Rush town settled around 1850 by Chinese miners who were driven out of a nearby camp. It’s one of nearly two dozen fires burning across Northern California Wednesday. The quick-moving fire near Chinese Camp is threatening the few remaining historic structures. The roughly 100 residents in the Sierra Nevada foothills town had to evacuate. The fire also has closed a main highway between San Francisco and Yosemite National Park. It’s unclear whether any of the town’s Gold Rush era structures have been damaged in the fire that erupted Tuesday.

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US--ELECTION 2026-REDISTRICTING-WHAT TO KNOW

Missouri takes up Trump’s redistricting effort in Republican push to win more US House seats

SUMMARY: Missouri lawmakers are meeting in a special session to redraw the state’s U.S. House districts. The session that begins Wednesday is part of President Donald Trump’s push to help Republicans retain control of Congress in next year’s elections. Missouri is the third state to pursue mid-decade redistricting for partisan advantage, following Texas and California. Republicans currently hold six of Missouri’s eight congressional seats. A revised map proposed by Republican Gov. Mike Kehoe could give Republicans a chance to win seven seats in next year’s elections. More states may follow with their own redistricting efforts.

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US--CHICAGO-HOLIDAY WEEKEND SHOOTINGS

8 killed and 50 wounded in Chicago over long weekend as Trump plans federal deployment

SUMMARY: Eight people were killed and 50 others were wounded over the Labor Day weekend in dozens of shootings in Chicago. President Donald Trump has seized on crime to justify a greater federal law enforcement role in Chicago. The city persistently struggles with spikes in shootings during summer holiday weekends, particularly on the South and West sides. The violence this time was deadlier than last Labor Day, when seven people were killed. Mayor Brandon Johnson and Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker have repeatedly said there’s no reason for Trump to send the National Guard.

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US--IMMIGRATION-UNACCOMPANIED CHILDREN

ICE is showing up to interview parents hoping to reunite with their children who entered US alone

SUMMARY: President Donald Trump’s administration has started requiring parents seeking to reunite with their children who crossed into the U.S. alone to attend interviews with immigration officers. That’s according to a policy memo obtained by The Associated Press. And a legal advocacy group says this change has led to some parents being arrested. The Office of Refugee Resettlement says the directive is aimed at ensuring sponsors are properly vetted. Sponsors are generally parents or another relative. They must now appear in person for identification verification. Critics argue this provides an opportunity for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to arrest parents.

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US--HAWAII-KILAUEA VOLCANO-WHAT TO KNOW

Kilauea’s on-and-off eruption is back on in Hawaii. What to know about its dramatic lava displays

SUMMARY: Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano has been repeatedly disgorging lava at its summit crater about once a week since late last year. The firehose of molten rock delights residents, visitors and online viewers alike. On Tuesday, it began shooting lava into the air for the 32nd time since December. Scientists view each episode as part of the same eruption because magma has been following the same pathway to the surface. The lava is contained within the summit crater inside Hawaii Volcanoes National Park and isn’t threatening homes or buildings. Park visitors can see the eruption in person. Others can watch popular U.S. Geological Survey livestreams.

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US--NO TAX ON TIPS

Podcasters and influencers: The unexpected jobs covered under Trump’s ‘no tax on tips’ plan

SUMMARY: The Treasury Department has released a preliminary list of jobs exempt from income tax on tips, including food service, concierge, and salon workers. Surprisingly, podcasters and digital content creators are also included. This move fulfills a campaign promise by President Donald Trump, part of a tax and spending law signed in July. The provision is temporary, expiring in 2028, and applies to those earning less than $160,000 in 2025. Only tips reported on a worker’s W-2 qualify. Analysts project the provision could increase the deficit by $40 billion through 2028. Public opinion on the law is mixed.

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US--TRUMP-ALIEN ENEMIES ACT

Trump can’t use Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelan gang members, court rules

SUMMARY: A federal appeals court has ruled President Donald Trump cannot use an 18th-century wartime law to speed the deportations of people his administration accuses of membership in a Venezuelan gang. Two judges on a three-judge panel of the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals are agreeing with immigrant rights groups that Trump improperly invoked the Alien Enemies Act of 1798. The case will likely end up at the U.S. Supreme Court. A White House spokeswoman says the government expects “to be vindicated on the merits in this case.”

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US--TRUMP-POLAND

Trump assures Polish leader of a continued robust US military presence in the European nation

SUMMARY: President Donald Trump has affirmed that the United States will keep a robust military presence in Poland as he held a warm meeting with Karol Nawrocki, the new president of the American ally in Europe. Trump had taken the unusual step of endorsing Nawrocki in the Polish elections earlier this year, and Trump said Wednesday that the U.S.-Polish relationship has always been strong but “now it’s better than ever.” When asked by a reporter whether the U.S. planned to continue placing troops in Poland, Trump said the U.S. would and that “we’ll put more there if they want.” Currently, there are about 8,200 American troops are stationed in Poland.

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US--UNITED STATES-VENEZUELA

Trump says US strike on vessel in Caribbean targeted Venezuela’s Tren de Aragua gang, killed 11

SUMMARY: President Donald Trump says the U.S. has carried out a strike in the southern Caribbean against a drug-carrying vessel that departed from Venezuela that was operated by the Tren de Aragua gang. The president said 11 were killed in the rare U.S. military operation in the Americas. He said in a social media posting, “The strike occurred while the terrorists were at sea in International waters transporting illegal narcotics, heading to the United States.” Trump posted a short video clip of a small vessel appearing to explode in flames.

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US--CONGRESS-EPSTEIN

House committee releases some Justice Department files in Epstein case, but most already public

SUMMARY: The House Oversight Committee has publicly posted the files it has received from the Justice Department on the sex trafficking investigations into Jeffrey Epstein and his former girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell. The folders contain hundreds of image files of years-old court filings related to Epstein and Maxwell. They also contain video files appearing to be body cam footage from police searches as well as recordings and summaries of law enforcement interviews with victims detailing the abuse they said they suffered. Pressure is mounting on Congress to force more disclosure in the case, but the files released Tuesday they mostly contain information that was already publicly known.

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US--TRUMP-CHICAGO

Trump says he’s set to order federal intervention in Chicago and Baltimore, despite local opposition

SUMMARY: President Donald Trump says he will direct federal law enforcement intervention to combat crime in Chicago and Baltimore, despite staunch opposition from state and local officials in both cities. Asked Tuesday by reporters in the Oval Office about sending National Guard troops to Chicago, Trump said, “We’re going in,” but added, “I didn’t say when.” Trump has already sent National Guard troops into Los Angeles and Washington. More recently, he has said he plans similar moves in other cities, particularly those run by Democratic officials. Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker has reiterated that federal intervention is not required or wanted in Chicago.

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US--PENTAGON-IMMIGRATION

Pentagon authorizes up to 600 military lawyers to serve as temporary immigration judges

SUMMARY: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has approved sending up to 600 military lawyers to the Justice Department to serve as temporary immigration judges, according to a memo reviewed by The Associated Press. The military will begin sending groups of 150 attorneys — both military and civilians — to the Justice Department “as soon as practicable” and the military services should have the first round of people identified by next week. That’s according to the memo dated Aug. 27. The effort comes as the Trump administration more regularly turns to the military as it cracks down on illegal immigration through ramped-up arrests and deportations.

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US--SPACE COMMAND

Trump announces that Space Command is moving from Colorado to Alabama

SUMMARY: President Donald Trump has announced that U.S. Space Command will be located in Alabama. It reverses a decision by former President Joe Biden’s administration to keep it in Colorado. This decision ends a four-year battle between the two states over the headquarters. The decision follows a review by the Defense Department inspector general, which could not determine why Colorado was initially chosen. Huntsville, Alabama, known as Rocket City, has a strong history in space and defense, making it a fitting location. Trump also said the fact that Colorado uses mail-in voting “played a big factor” in moving the headquarters away from Colorado Springs. The announcement infuriated both Democratic and Republican officials in Colorado, which has a booming aerospace industry.

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US--CALIFORNIA-TRUMP-NEWSOM

Judge rules Trump administration broke law in deploying National Guard soldiers to LA this summer

SUMMARY: The White House has indicated it plans to appeal a judge’s ruling that President Donald Trump’s use of National Guard troops during California immigration enforcement protests is illegal. Judge Charles Breyer in San Francisco ruled Tuesday the Trump administration violated federal law by sending troops to accompany federal agents on immigration raids. California sued, saying the troops sent to Los Angeles over the summer violated a law that prohibits military enforcement of domestic laws. Lawyers for the Republican administration say the troops were protecting federal officers, not enforcing laws. A White House spokeswoman says “a rogue judge is trying to usurp” Trump’s authority. Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom says the court sided with democracy.

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INTERNATIONAL

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ML--MIDEAST WARS-GAZA

UAE warns against Israeli annexation of West Bank as strikes in Gaza kill 31

SUMMARY: The United Arab Emirates has warned that any Israeli move to annex the occupied West Bank would be a “red line,” without specifying its possible impact on the landmark normalization accord between the two countries. The warning came as Israel pressed ahead with the initial stages of its latest major offensive in famine-stricken Gaza City. Israeli strikes across the Gaza Strip overnight and into Wednesday killed at least 31 people, according to local hospitals. Israelis were taking part in a “day of disruption” to protest the call-up of 60,000 reserves for the expanded operation, which has sparked global condemnation and left the country increasingly isolated.

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LT--TROPICAL WEATHER

Hurricane Lorena intensifies off the western coast of Mexico as Kiko travels over open waters

SUMMARY: Hurricane Lorena is intensifying off the coast of Mexico’s Baja California peninsula. Forecasters have issued a tropical storm warning for parts of the area. The U.S. National Hurricane Center says Wednesday the storm is expected to strengthen throughout the day. Heavy rain is forecast for portions of the peninsula. The weather agency warned of life-threatening flash floods and mudslides, especially in higher terrain. Lorena was centered about 115 miles west-southwest of Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Meanwhile, Hurricane Kiko was a Category 2 storm as it traveled west over open waters of the Pacific. No watches or warnings are associated with Kiko.

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EU--IRAN-NUCLEAR

Iran increased stockpile of near weapons-grade uranium before Israeli attack, UN agency says

SUMMARY: A confidential United Nations report seen by The Associated Press says Iran further increased its stockpile of uranium enriched to near weapons-grade levels before Israel launched its military attack on June 13. The report by the Vienna-based International Atomic Energy Agency said that as of June 13, Iran had 440.9 kilograms of uranium enriched up to 60%, an increase of 32.3 kilograms since the IAEA’s last report in May. That material is a short, technical step away from weapons-grade levels of 90%. The report also said that Iran and the IAEA haven’t reached agreement on resuming inspections of sites affected by Israeli and U.S. bombing in June.

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AS--CHINA-PARADE

China displays its military strength in a parade on the 80th anniversary of the end of WWII

SUMMARY: China has showcased its military power in a parade marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. On Wednesday, leader Xi Jinping paid tribute to Chinese veterans and emphasized China’s strength and self-reliance. The parade featured aerial and underwater drones, hypersonic missiles and fighter jets. Leaders from about two dozen countries, including Russia’s Vladimir Putin and North Korea’s Kim Jong Un, attended. Xi highlighted China’s progress and called for peace and dialogue. The event aimed to boost support for the Communist Party by demonstrating China’s advancements since the war.

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EU--RUSSIA-UKRAINE-WAR

Russia launches over 500 drones and missiles at Ukraine as Zelenskyy seeks more support

SUMMARY: Russia has launched over 500 drones and two dozen missiles at Ukraine, targeting civilian infrastructure, especially energy facilities. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the attacks mainly hit western and central Ukraine, injuring at least five people. Despite U.S. President Donald Trump’s attempts to mediate peace, Russia’s assaults continue. Zelenskyy calls for tougher sanctions on Russia, accusing President Vladimir Putin of demonstrating impunity. Meanwhile, Putin is meeting with leaders from China, North Korea and India, who support Russia’s war efforts. Zelenskyy is in Europe for talks on military aid and diplomatic support.

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ML--GAZA CITY-DISPLACEMENT

With Israeli advance looming, Palestinians in Gaza City ask when to leave and where to go

SUMMARY: With Israel promising a punishing new offensive, Palestinians in Gaza’s largest city are paralyzed with fear. They are unsure where to go, when to leave and if they will ever return. Israel has declared Gaza City to be a combat zone while the military moves forward with plans to overtake it in a campaign to crush Hamas. Parts of the city are already considered “red zones,” where Palestinians have been ordered to evacuate ahead of expected heavy fighting. That has left people there on edge. Departing the city now could mean leaving for good, but staying behind could be deadly.

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AS--CHINA-PARADE-WEAPONS

China’s military parade reveals new hypersonic missiles, drone submarines and ICBMs

SUMMARY: There was no shortage of pageantry at Wednesday’s military parade in Beijing, but beyond the spectacle, it also provided the first good look at China’s latest military hardware. China has recently added new missiles, drones and other high-tech equipment to its arsenal as part of a massive modernization program. According to the official parade announcers, the goal is to produce a force “with both nuclear and conventional capabilities able to deter wars in all battle spaces.”

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AS--CHINA-PARADE-EXPLAINER

The weapons and military units on display in China’s major parade

SUMMARY: Some of the weapons and military units in China’s major parade were being displayed for the first time. The parade Wednesday on a central Beijing avenue Wednesday marked the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. Marching were traditional units from the navy and army, but also new ones like the cyberspace unit and the information support force. The equipment on display included land, sea and air-based strategic weapons, advanced precision warfare equipment and drones.

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ML--SUDAN-LANDSLIDE-EXPLAINER

Sudan’s latest tragedy counts a village wiped out by a landslide

SUMMARY: The Darfur landslide adds to Sudan’s woes. The northeastern African country is already grappling with a civil war and severe humanitarian crises, including famine and disease outbreaks. The landslide has struck the village of Tarasin in Marrah Mountains in Darfur following days of heavy rainfall. The Sudan Liberation Movement-Army, a rebel group controlling the area, says the village was completely leveled. The United Nations estimates between 300 and 1,000 people may have died and has mobilized support for the hard-to-reach area.

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ML--ISRAEL-NUCLEAR

Construction intensifies at site linked to Israel’s suspected nuclear program, satellite photos show

SUMMARY: Satellite images show that construction work has intensified on a major new structure at a facility key to Israel’s long-suspected atomic weapons program. Experts say it could be a new reactor or a facility to assemble nuclear arms. But secrecy shrouding the program makes it difficult to know for sure. The work at the Shimon Peres Negev Nuclear Research Center near the city of Dimona will renew questions about Israel’s widely believed status as the Mideast’s only nuclear-armed state. Israel does not confirm or deny having atomic weapons. Its government did not respond to requests for comment.

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ML--SUDAN-LANDSLIDE

Sudan appeals for aid after landslide kills more than 1,000 people in single village in Darfur

SUMMARY: A landslide that wiped out an entire village in Sudan’s Darfur region has killed an estimated 1,000 people, a rebel group controlling the area has said. The tragedy happened Sunday in the village of Tarasin, in Central Darfur’s Marrah Mountains, after days of heavy rainfall. The Sudan Liberation Movement-Army said that initial information indicates the death of all village residents, with only one survivor. The village was “completely leveled” and the group is appealing for the international aid.

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AS--NORTH KOREA-CHINA

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un arrives in Beijing for military parade alongside Putin and Xi

SUMMARY: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has arrived in Beijing to attend a military parade with his Chinese and Russian counterparts, an event that could demonstrate potential three-way unity against the United States. The North’s official Korean Central News Agency said Kim arrived at the Beijing railway station on Tuesday afternoon to participate in celebrations of the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. Kim and Russian President Vladimir Putin are among the 26 world leaders who’ll join Chinese President Xi Jinping to watch Wednesday’s massive military parade in Beijing.

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AS-AFGHANISTAN-EARTHQUAKE, 13TH LD-WRITETHRU

Rescuers race to find Afghan quake survivors as death toll passes 1,400

SUMMARY: The Taliban say a major earthquake in eastern Afghanistan has killed over 1,400 people and injured more than 3,000. The United Nations warns of a potential rise in casualties. The earthquake struck Sunday night, flattening villages and trapping people under rubble. Rough terrain is hampering rescue efforts, with commandos air-dropped to evacuate the injured. The Taliban have appealed for international assistance, but aid is limited due to global crises and reduced budgets. Many health facilities have closed due to funding cuts, overwhelming the remaining ones. Authorities have set up camps and centers to coordinate aid and rescue efforts.

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LT--BRAZIL-BOLSONARO-TRIAL

Brazil’s top prosecutor says Bolsonaro tried to overthrow democracy, as trial’s final phase opens

SUMMARY: The verdict and sentencing phase has started in the trial of Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro. He faces allegations of leading a conspiracy to stay in power in the proceedings that opened Tuesday. A Supreme Court panel is set to decide if Bolsonaro is guilty of trying to overturn the 2022 election results. Bolsonaro denies any wrongdoing. He is charged with five counts, including attempting a coup. He claims the trial is politically motivated. Six of his allies also are on trial. A guilty verdict on the coup charge could mean up to 12 years in prison. Experts call the trial historic, marking a shift from Brazil’s past impunity.

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FINANCIAL MARKETS

Wall Street steadies itself as Alphabet pulls tech stocks higher

SUMMARY: Wall Street is steadying as Alphabet and other technology stocks rise. The S&P 500 added 0.3% Wednesday and was on track to break its two-day losing streak since setting its latest all-time high. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 179 points, and the Nasdaq composite rose 0.9%. Google’s parent company was one of the strongest forces lifting the market after avoiding some of the worst-case scenarios in an antitrust case. Also helping to steady Wall Street was the bond market, where yields fell following a weaker-than-expected update on the U.S. job market. A day earlier, climbing yields worldwide raised the pressure on the stock market.

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US--TRUMP-HEALTH-MEDIA

US media quickly forced to revisit a thorny question: How should a president’s health be covered?

SUMMARY: At President Donald Trump’s news conference, Fox News’ Peter Doocy asked something that surely baffled those who avoided social media over Labor Day: “How did you find out over the weekend that you were dead?” Doocy referred to questions about Trump’s health that swirled through social media over the weekend. With a 50-minute appearance, Trump certainly put to rest rumors that he was dead or seriously ill. But for the news media, it quickly renewed questions about whether they were being diligent enough in investigating questions over a president’s health — a year after they dealt with the same issues with Joe Biden.

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US--KRAFT HEINZ-SPLIT

Kraft Heinz undoes blockbuster merger after a decade of changing tastes

SUMMARY: Kraft Heinz is splitting into two companies a decade after they joined in a massive merger that created one of the biggest food companies on the planet. One of the companies will include brands such as Heinz, Philadelphia cream cheese and Kraft Mac & Cheese. The other will include brands like Oscar Mayer, Kraft Singles and Lunchables. When the company formed in 2015 it wanted to capitalize on its massive scale, but shifting tastes complicated those plans, with households seeking to introduce healthier options at the table. Kraft Heinz’s net revenue has fallen every year since 2020.

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HEALTH/SCIENCE

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SCI--MARS-CORE

Marsquakes indicate a solid core for the red planet, just like Earth

SUMMARY: It turns out Mars has a solid core just like Earth. A Chinese-led research team reported Wednesday that the heart of Mars, while small, is indeed solid. The scientists based their findings on seismic readings from NASA’s InSight lander on Mars, which recorded more than 1,300 marsquakes before shutting down in 2022. Previous studies pointed to liquid at the center of Mars. The solid innermost core is likely composed of iron and nickel, the same ingredients as Earth’s, but quite possibly also enriched with lighter elements like oxygen. The latest study appeared in the journal Nature.

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US-MED--BE WELL-WEIGHTED VESTS

Yes, weighted vests can help amp up your workout. Here’s what to know

SUMMARY: Weighted vests are increasingly showing up in fitness classes and on jogging tracks. Social media influencers tout them as a way to keep bones healthy, increase performance and even accelerate weight loss. The vests add resistance to the torso through pockets with removable weights. But experts say there’s a lack of robust research on their benefits, so it’s unclear how much of the hype surrounding them is justified. They say some people, such as seniors or those who are pregnant, should be cautious about using them. And they urge people to seek guidance before using them for the first time.

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ENTERTAINMENT

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ENT--MATTHEW PERRY

‘Ketamine Queen’ pleads guilty to selling fatal dose to Matthew Perry

SUMMARY: A woman dubbed the “Ketamine Queen” has pleaded guilty to selling Matthew Perry the ketamine that killed him. Jasveen Sangha became the fifth and final defendant charged in the overdose death of the “Friends” star to plead guilty Wednesday after an agreement with federal prosecutors. The plea means the 42-year-old will avoid a trial that had been planned for later this month. Prosecutors cast Sangha as a prolific drug dealer who sought to sell especially to celebrities and other wealthy customers. According to court documents, she sold Perry 25 vials of ketamine four days before his death from an overdose of the drug.

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ENT--OBIT-GRAHAM GREENE

Graham Greene, a trailblazing Indigenous actor best known for ‘Dances with Wolves’, dies at 73

SUMMARY: Graham Greene, a trailblazing Indigenous actor whose long and successful career on the big and small screen included an Oscar nomination for his portrayal of Kicking Bird in “Dances with Wolves,” has died. He was 73. Greene died Monday in Stratford, Ontario, after a long battle with an unspecified illness. Greene was born in June 1952 in Ohsweken on the Six Nations Reserve in Ontario. He became an actor in the 1970s, beginning with the 1979 Canadian drama series “The Great Detective” and the 1983 film “Running Brave.” He is best known for his role as Kicking Bird in the 1990 film “Dances with Wolves.” The performance earned him an Oscar nomination for best supporting actor in 1991.

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TEN--US OPEN-DJOKOVIC AT 38

Novak Djokovic is 38 and bidding for a 25th Slam title. He faces Carlos Alcaraz at the US Open

SUMMARY: Novak Djokovic is 38 and trying to conquer a much younger man’s game as he heads into the U.S. Open semifinals. It’s been two years since his most recent Grand Slam title, which — to him — must feel like an eternity. Last season was his first without earning at least one since 2017. And Djokovic is clear that, at this point in his career, those big trophies from the sport’s four biggest events are all he really cares about. He faces No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz, who is 22, in the semifinals Friday. Win that, and Djokovic could meet No. 1 Jannik Sinner, who is 23, in the final Sunday.

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TEN--US OPEN

Carlos Alcaraz to face Novak Djokovic in the US Open semifinals. Jessica Pegula meets Sabalenka

SUMMARY: Carlos Alcaraz finger-wagged the crowd, beat Jiri Lehecka to the net and cruised his way into the semifinals at the U.S. Open. The second-seeded Spaniard beat Lehecka 6-4, 6-2, 6-4 in the quarterfinals. Next up for Alcaraz is four-time U.S. Open champion Novak Djokovic. On the women’s side, Jessica Pegula is two wins away from her first major championship after beating Barbora Krejcikova in straight sets to reach the semifinals. Pegula hadn’t gotten past the quarterfinals at a Grand Slam tournament until her trip to the final at the U.S. Open a year ago, when she lost to Aryna Sabalenka, who’s her semifinal opponent.

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FBC--TOP-25-COLLEGE-FOOTBALL-THE-LATEST

College football latest: AP Top 25 poll ranks Ohio State in the top spot

SUMMARY: In the first AP Top 25 college football poll rankings of the regular season, the Ohio State Buckeyes take the lead, followed by Penn State at No. 2 and LSU at No. 3. The Buckeyes slid into position to dominate this week’s rankings with 55 first-place votes after besting the preseason poll’s No. 1 Texas Longhorns on Saturday. The rankings survey being released Tuesday dates back to 1936 and is among the nation’s longest-running ranking systems for the sport. Over 60 journalists decide the results.

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FBC--T25-COLLEGE FOOTBALL POLL

Ohio State is No. 1 in AP Top 25; LSU, Miami into top 5, Florida State is back and Alabama plummets

SUMMARY: Ohio State is back at No. 1 in The Associated Press Top 25 college football poll ahead of No. 2 Penn State and No. 3 LSU, which was joined this week by No. 5 Miami in the top five. Florida State is back in the poll for the first time in a year at No. 14 and Alabama plummeted to its lowest ranking in 17 seasons at No. 21. The defending national champion Buckeyes received 55 of 66 first-place votes. They are No. 1 in a regular-season poll for the first time since 2015. Preseason No. 1 Texas dropped to seventh.

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