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UPCOMING
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AP POLL-TRUMP ETHICS
DESCRIPTION: A new AP-NORC poll looks at Americans’ views of allegations that Trump has profited from the presidency.
UPCOMING: By 10/13/2026 6:00 a.m. EDT, Text
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GERMANY NORD STREAM TRIAL PREVIEW
DESCRIPTION: A Ukrainian accused of involvement in the 2022 bombing of the Nord Stream pipelines, including Nord Stream 2, goes on trial in Hamburg on October 14, facing war crimes charges. The case puts Germany at the intersection of European energy security, support for Ukraine and confrontation with Russia. A What to Know about the international political implications of the trial with contributions from Russia and Ukraine.
UPCOMING: By 10/13/2026 6:33 a.m. EDT, Photo, Text, Video
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FRANCE STUDENT PROTEST
DESCRIPTION: 500 words
UPCOMING: By 10/13/2026 6:55 a.m. EDT, Photo, Text, LiveVideo, Video
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US--ELECTION 2026-NEVADA-DATA CENTERS
DESCRIPTION: Voters across the country are worried about the impacts artificial intelligence data centers are having on electricity bills, water and the environment. In Nevada, where 80% of its land is owned by the federal government, the data center issue has dominated the competitive governor race, where Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo is fighting Democratic candidate Aaron Ford, the state’s attorney general.
UPCOMING: By 10/13/2026 7:00 a.m. EDT, Photo, Text
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US WH BRIEFING ZACHARIA
DESCRIPTION: Blog posts and main bar updates from the first White House press briefing from Trump’s new press secretary Katie Zacharia.
UPCOMING: By 10/13/2026 9:30 a.m. EDT, Photo, Text, LiveVideo, Video
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NEW AND DEVELOPING
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INTERNATIONAL
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ML--MIDEAST
Houthi rebels say airstrikes targeted them in Yemen, and other Mideast developments
SUMMARY: The Iran-backed Houthi rebels say overnight airstrikes targeted the Red Sea island of Kamaran, the Qanawis district north of the port city of Hodeida and the province of Jawf. The Houthi-run al-Masirah satellite television network on Tuesday blamed Saudi Arabia, which didn’t immediately comment. The airstrikes come hours after Saudi Arabia sounded air raid sirens Monday evening in the capital, Riyadh, where residents heard explosions. Also Tuesday, Qatar’s emir called for greater security cooperation among Gulf countries.
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EU--BULGARIA-DRONE-STRIKES, 4TH LD-WRITETHRU
Drones hit ships in Black Sea, sinking 1 and prompting rescue operations, Bulgaria says
SUMMARY: Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev says drones struck two ships in the Black Sea, sinking one and prompting emergency rescue operations. He said early Tuesday that one crew member from the sunken vessel was rescued. He did not give details on the others aboard. Rescuers have evacuated all 15 crew members from the other ship. Radev calls the attacks “absolutely unacceptable” and is seeking NATO and European Union assistance, saying Bulgaria lacks clear evidence to identify who was responsible.
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ML--YEMEN-BESIEGING TAIZ
Fear strikes Yemen’s 3rd largest city Taiz as Houthi rebels encircle it in a new siege
SUMMARY: Houthi rebels have encircled the city of Taiz, Yemen, causing fear among its more than 1 million residents. The rebels completed their siege on Oct. 4, cutting off supplies from government-held areas. Residents are worried about shortages of food, fuel, and essentials. Some are collecting cardboard and wood for cooking. The city has been a front line since Yemen’s civil war began in 2015. A truce in 2022 brought some relief, but recent fighting has shattered the peace. Government forces are trying to break the Houthi hold, but the situation remains dire, with hospitals struggling to get supplies.
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ML--SAUDI ARABIA-YEMEN
Saudis probe how defense systems failed to stop deadly Houthi attack on Riyadh airport
SUMMARY: Saudi Arabia has launched an investigation into how its air defenses failed to intercept missiles and drones fired by Iran-backed Houthi rebels. The attack on Riyadh airport killed at least 13 people and wounded over 300. Officials say the Houthis first used drones to pave the way for missiles to reach the airport. The investigation also aims to determine why the air defense systems did not provide earlier warning. Saudi state-run media reported a new attack involving drones and cruise missiles on Monday. The Saudis are seeking more direct U.S. involvement in their fight against the Houthis.
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EU--RUSSIA-UKRAINE-WAR
Zelenskyy says Russia strikes energy facilities despite Trump claim of an energy ceasefire
SUMMARY: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia is still striking Ukraine’s energy facilities despite U.S. President Donald Trump’s claim of an energy ceasefire. Speaking at the Warsaw Security Forum in Poland on Monday, Zelenskyy said he is willing to honor the agreement if Russia does, but said that following Trump’s announcement Russia struck energy facilities, including a power plant in the northeastern city of Kharkiv, a gas production facility and a civilian gas station. The European Union’s top diplomat is skeptical of the ceasefire, noting there are no signs Russia will respect it. Meanwhile, a Russian drone hit a residential building in Kyiv late Monday, killing two people and injuring five others.
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UNITED STATES
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US--EXECUTION-TALKING TO CHILDREN
Experts urge parents to prepare kids for possible livestreamed execution
SUMMARY: The Pentagon’s plan to livestream Nidal Malik Hasan’s firing-squad execution creates a parenting challenge that extends well beyond the broadcast. Graphic video could be clipped, copied and pushed into children’s social feeds even if the original stream is restricted. Experts are urging parents to prepare for the potential impact on children. Start by setting aside politics and public policy and focus instead on how witnessing such an event might affect young viewers. Parents should have accurate information at hand and be ready to answer questions. They should watch too, for signs of anxiety over the issue.
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US--BUFFALO-SUPERMARKET SHOOTING
Jury selection to begin in federal hate crimes trial over Buffalo, N.Y., supermarket shooting
SUMMARY: Jury selection is set to begin Tuesday in the trial that could see the white supremacist who killed 10 people in a 2022 Buffalo supermarket get the death penalty. The attack is believed to be the deadliest shooting targeting Black people in modern history. Payton Gendron is facing over two dozen federal hate crime charges and more than a dozen firearms charges. He is already spending life in prison on state murder charges. Families of the victims and survivors differ on whether Gendron should be sentenced to death. His defense team is not going to dispute his guilt. Their objective is to ensure he is spared from execution.
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US--ROLLER COASTER DEATH
Six Flags closes 9 rides after 1 person dies in an incident involving a roller coaster in Georgia
SUMMARY: Six Flags has temporarily closed nine roller coasters across six amusement parks. The news came Monday after one person died and several others were injured in an incident involving a coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia near Atlanta. A spokesperson for Six Flags Entertainment Corporation says attractions similar to the coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia were closed out of an abundance of caution. Officials have not confirmed how the person died or what caused the others to be injured. A Six Flags spokesperson says the park and local authorities responded immediately and are fully cooperating with authorities. The death would be at least the seventh at the Georgia park.
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US--TENNESSEE EXECUTION
Emergency help was delayed by confusion after failed execution of Christa Pike, 911 calls reveal
SUMMARY: Emergency help for Christa Pike was delayed by confusion among first responders and Tennessee prison officials following her failed execution last month. That’s according to 911 dispatch recordings reviewed by The Associated Press. The recordings show precious minutes elapsed as officials and responders tried to figure out whether a request for emergency help in the execution chamber was legitimate. The first call came in at 8:40 p.m. on Sept. 30. It was about a half an hour before prison officials affirmed it was legitimate. Pike had been hospitalized after surviving the state’s attempt to execute her for the 1995 beating and stabbing death of a classmate. She has since been discharged and is back at the women’s prison.
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US--EXTREME-WEATHER
Storms cause 5 deaths in Mexico as flood risk eases in southwestern US
SUMMARY: Hurricane Simon is still pounding Mexico’s Pacific coast as it remains offshore. Authorities said Monday that five people have died in Mexico due to the hurricane and the remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel. Rachel caused street flooding and other damage in Mexico’s Baja California state. Four people died after Rachel swept through over the weekend and at least six were missing. The storm’s remnants also caused flooding in the southwestern U.S. The risk had mostly ended by Monday evening. Power was gradually being restored after Hurricane Isaias hit the U.S. Southeast.
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WASHINGTON/POLITICS
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US--ELECTION 2026-TRUMP-ALASKA
Trump is heading all the way to Alaska in a sign of just how close its Senate race may be
SUMMARY: President Donald Trump is making an unusual campaign trip with the midterm elections looming. He’s heading to Alaska to support Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan, holding a Tuesday rally in Wasilla. The long journey is a sign of GOP fears about retaining control of the House and Senate after Election Day on Nov. 3. The state hasn’t backed a Democrat for Senate in nearly 20 years. Trump is promoting Sullivan, who faces Democrat Mary Peltola and another candidate also named Dan Sullivan. He’s also stumping for Republican Rep. Nick Begich, who faces a competitive challenge from Bill Hill, an independent. Trump plans to hold rallies in Arizona and Montana on Wednesday.
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US--CONGRESS-TRUMP-RUSSIA
Trump’s diesel deal with Putin draws criticism from a frustrated Congress
SUMMARY: The deal that President Donald Trump reached with Russian President Vladimir Putin to import tons of Russian diesel is drawing concern from Congress. Trump struck the deal as a way to ease sky-high diesel prices at the pumps for Americans ahead of the midterm elections. But it’s being criticized by both Republicans and Democrats as fueling Russia’s war against Ukraine, violating existing U.S. laws and drawing the U.S. closer to Russia. It joins a growing list of instances where the president has sided with Putin, often at the expense of Ukraine. Senators have urged Trump to reverse course.
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US--TRUMP-GOLF COURSE
Federal judge orders Trump administration to halt work for a day on historic DC golf course
SUMMARY: A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to halt work for a day on a historic D.C. golf course, pending more court action. U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes issued the order Monday after a tense three-hour hearing in which she harshly criticized the government for having deceived her with its actions over the holiday weekend. It’s the latest example of the erosion of trust between the government and the independent judiciary as the Trump administration tries to steamroll scrutiny of its actions, from the White House ballroom to immigration enforcement.
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US--ILHAN OMAR-SEARCH
Agents search Rep. Omar’s Washington home in criminal probe as she vows she won’t ‘be silenced’
SUMMARY: Minnesota congresswoman Ilhan Omar says she will “not be silenced” and calls a search of her Washington home part of President Donald Trump’s “intimidation” campaign. House Democratic leaders are condemning the search of Omar’s home as an “abuse of power” by the Republican administration. Federal agents searched the Democratic congresswoman’s home as part of a criminal investigation. The search in the final weeks of Omar’s reelection bid was conducted Monday by Homeland Security Investigations agents. Details about the investigation are unclear. Republicans have in the past accused Omar of committing immigration fraud, an allegation she denies.
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US--TRUMP-THE LATEST
The Latest: Rep. Omar says she will ‘not be silenced’ after Homeland Security searches her home
SUMMARY: Federal agents have searched the home of Democratic U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar. It’s a startling escalation in a criminal investigation that brings renewed scrutiny to the frequent target of Trump administration derision in the final weeks of her reelection bid. The Justice Department confirmed that a judicially authorized search warrant of Omar’s home was executed by Homeland Security Investigations but provided no other details. Trump administration officials have repeatedly hinted at the existence of an inquiry targeting the Minnesota representative. Omar called the search an “attempt to target political enemies and weaponize federal law enforcement.”
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US--GREECE-AMBASSADOR
Trump says he is ‘looking at’ firing US envoy to Greece after mounting reports of improper conduct
SUMMARY: President Donald Trump says he is “looking at” firing U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle after a series of reports alleging she has engaged in improper and possibly illegal conduct before and during her tenure in Athens. “Well, we’re looking at it,” Trump told reporters at the White House on Monday. “We’re not happy.” His comments came a day after The Associated Press, citing a senior U.S. official, reported that Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are “extremely pissed off” by Guilfoyle’s reported conduct and will likely decide on her future this week. The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss internal deliberations, said Rubio had been particularly angry.
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US--ILHAN OMAR-SEARCH-WHAT TO KNOW
What to know about the search of Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar’s home
SUMMARY: President Donald Trump’s administration has taken the unusual step of searching Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar’s home in Washington, just three weeks before the midterm election. Department of Justice protocol has long avoided legal action against politicians so close to voting. The Trump administration has moved to target the president’s perceived foes and he has long criticized Omar and the Somali immigrant community she hails from and represents in her Minneapolis district. Administration officials have previously indicated they may target Omar over immigration issues. She became a U.S. citizen in 2000 after obtaining asylum in the United States five years earlier.
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US--TALARICO-MENTAL HEALTH-FACT FOCUS
FACT FOCUS: Posts falsely claim Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico was at a mental facility
SUMMARY: Republican officials and conservative social media users are spreading unfounded rumors that state Rep. James Talarico, the Democratic nominee in a competitive Texas Senate race, was treated in an Ohio mental health facility last week. This is false. The facility where he was said to have been treated has denied he was ever a patient there. Talarico and his campaign have said he was recovering from the flu. Also, Talarico’s schedule doesn’t align with what was presented as evidence of his stay at the mental health facility.
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BUSINESS
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AS-IMF-GLOBAL ECONOMY
IMF raises its forecast for world growth this year but warns of risks from AI boom and debt
SUMMARY: The International Monetary Fund has slightly upgraded its outlook for the world economy for this year, but it’s forecasting growth at a still sluggish 3.1%. Growth in 2025 was 3.5%. Its update released Tuesday says the boom in artificial intelligence is offsetting damage from sharply higher prices for oil and gas due to the Iran war. But it notes that benefits of the AI boom are increasingly concentrated in a few countries, adding to risks. The IMF’s Economic Outlook says the U.S. economy will grow at a 2.3% rate in 2026 and 2027. The IMF said it now expects oil prices to be up nearly 41% this year and global inflation to accelerate to 4.7% in 2026.
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CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT
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EXTREME WEATHER-PACIFIC HURRICANES
Pacific hurricane region sets record for big, long-lasting storms thanks to El Niño
SUMMARY: El Niño and other factors have combined to turbocharge the central and eastern Pacific hurricane region to record activity. Using a measurement that looks at both wind speed and longevity of storms, meteorologists say storms east of the international date line are the busiest they’ve ever been. Hurricane Polo set the record for the most days at the top of the chart at Category 5. And on Tuesday, they’ll set another record for most days with a hurricane. The Pacific has seen five major hurricanes in a row and there’s something with a 90% chance of becoming a named storm brewing off the Mexican coast.
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RELIGION
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REL-EU--VATICAN-POPE-SURGERY
Pope Leo XIV is set to enter a Rome hospital for removal of a lung nodule
SUMMARY: Pope Leo XIV is set to undergo surgery to remove a lung nodule, a procedure that will determine if the lesion is malignant. The Vatican has canceled all his audiences through Oct. 20. The pope revealed the nodule’s discovery during his Sunday noon prayer, emphasizing its early detection. Experts say the surgery, which includes a biopsy, is minimally invasive and carries a low risk. If the nodule is cancerous, the prognosis is excellent due to early removal. Leo’s openness about his health is a shift from the Vatican’s traditionally guarded approach to papal health issues.
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ENTERTAINMENT
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ENT--SELMA BLAIR-FLIGHT
Selma Blair accused of attacking 2 flight attendants and assaulting a police officer and nurse
SUMMARY: Actor Selma Blair has been arrested after she was accused of injuring two flight attendants on a trip from Los Angeles to New York. She has also been charged with two counts of assault for allegedly kicking a police officer and a nurse after the flight. She has pleaded not guilty to those two charges, and faces more for the events of the flight. Authorities said Monday that Blair was detained late Sunday after the Delta Air Lines jet landed in New York. A Blair representative told The Associated Press that the actor had a medical emergency that led to the alleged conduct.
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