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Jordan Addison’s late touchdown gives Vikings 21-17 win over Browns in London

October 5, 2025

By KEN MAGUIRE - AP Sports Writer

Vikings receiver Jordan Addison caught a 12-yard touchdown pass from Carson Wentz with 25 seconds left to give Minnesota a 21-17 victory over the Cleveland Browns at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. The 10-play, 80-yard drive gave the Vikings a much-needed win on their historic international road trip, which started with a 24-21 loss to the Steelers in Dublin last week. It also spoiled Dillon Gabriel’s first NFL start, as the Browns rookie put his team in position to win by throwing two touchdown passes. Fellow rookie Quinshon Judkins rushed for 110 yards on 23 carries. Wentz shook off a shoulder injury that briefly sent him to the locker room and led two scoring drives in the second half.

Ex-NFL quarterback Mark Sanchez stabbed multiple times in altercation leading to charges against him

October 5, 2025

By BRUCE SCHREINER and MIKE MAROT - Associated Press

Former NFL quarterback Mark Sanchez was stabbed multiple times during a late-night altercation with a truck driver in a downtown Indianapolis alley. Authorities say the altercation resulted in criminal charges against the Fox Sports analyst. A court document offering alleged details of the altercation is based on hotel video footage and the driver’s statement to police. The affidavit alleges Sanchez accosted the truck driver outside a hotel. It says that prompted the driver to defensively pull out a knife. Sanchez was hospitalized with stab wounds to his upper torso. The driver had a cut on his cheek.

Texas and Penn State fall out of AP Top 25, Miami jumps Oregon to No. 2 behind Ohio State

October 5, 2025

By ERIC OLSON - AP College Football Writer

Miami has moved to No. 2 in The Associated Press college football poll. Texas Tech has achieved its highest ranking since 2008. Meanwhile, Penn State and Texas have dropped out of the Top 25 for the first time since 2022. Ohio State remains No. 1 but received fewer first-place votes. Miami jumped ahead of Oregon after defeating Florida State. Texas Tech cracked the top 10 after beating Houston. Penn State and Texas both fell out of the rankings after losses. This marks the first time since 1986 that two top-10 teams have exited the poll in the same week.

Taylor Swift’s ‘The Official Release Party of a Show Girl’ debuts at No. 1 with $33 million

October 5, 2025

By JONATHAN LANDRUM Jr. - AP Entertainment Writer

Taylor Swift’s new film, “The Official Release Party of a Show Girl,” has topped the weekend box office with $33 million in North America. The AMC Theatres release was announced just two weeks ago and features music videos and behind-the-scenes footage. This success follows her “Eras Tour” concert film, which opened to $96 million nearly two years ago. Meanwhile, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s drama “The Smashing Machine” debuted in third place with $6 million. Other notable releases include “One Battle After Another” at $11.1 million and “Gabby’s Dollhouse: The Movie” at $5.2 million.

Some referees took the floor in NBA camps this year, and coaches welcomed their presence

October 5, 2025

By TIM REYNOLDS - AP Basketball Writer

The NBA has introduced a new program this season, sending referees to training camps to officiate scrimmages. This initiative aims to give officials extra practice and help teams understand how games will be called. Milwaukee coach Doc Rivers and others have praised the program, saying it helps build relationships between players, coaches, and officials in a less competitive environment. Coaches like Washington’s Brian Keefe and Portland’s Chauncey Billups have called it a great idea. The league believes this approach fosters respect for the game and improves communication. Coaches and players seem to appreciate the effort.

Government shutdown enters fifth day as Democrats and Republicans remain at an impasse

October 5, 2025

By JOSH BOAK - Associated Press

Washington lawmakers remain at a standstill over reopening the government, showing few signs of progress. Both parties believe public opinion supports their stance, with Democrats pushing for health insurance subsidies and President Donald Trump aiming to maintain current spending levels. The shutdown adds to economic uncertainty, with hiring slowing and inflation high. House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries on Sunday criticized Republicans for not negotiating. Trump was confident but vague, claims cost-cutting success. The Trump administration sees the shutdown as a chance to cut federal jobs. Talks remain unproductive, with a Senate vote failing to advance a Republican bill.

The Latest: Penn State and Texas should fall in the AP Top 25. Which teams will take their spots?

October 5, 2025

By MAURA CAREY - Associated Press

It’s almost time for results of the latest AP Top 25 college football poll. Week 6 was a tough one for Penn State and Texas and the upcoming rankings are likely to disappoint their fans. Penn State, previously ranked No. 7, suffered a surprising 42-37 loss to UCLA. Texas, ranked No. 9, lost 29-21 to Florida. Meanwhile, top teams like Ohio State, Miami and Oklahoma secured wins. Ohio State dominated Minnesota 42-3, Miami edged out Florida State 28-22 and Oklahoma crushed Kent State 44-0. The results could mean big change in the rankings.

George Russell wins F1’s Singapore GP as McLaren secures constructors’ title

October 5, 2025

AP

George Russell has won the Singapore Grand Prix in dominant style as McLaren secured the Formula 1 constructors’ championship with six races to go. Russell stayed in control from pole position to take his and Mercedes’ second win of the year ahead of Red Bull’s Max Verstappen, who held off Lando Norris for second place despite struggling with car problems. Norris banged wheels with his McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri, who finished fourth, as he overtook at the start. Piastri complained to the team over the radio about Norris’ driving.

Somali government forces end a 6-hour siege at a major prison, killing all 7 attackers

October 5, 2025

By OMAR FARUK - Associated Press

Somali government forces have ended a six-hour siege by militants at a major prison near the president’s office in Mogadishu. The government said on Sunday that all seven attackers were killed. The attack, claimed by the al-Qaeda-linked al-Shabab group, occurred on Saturday. No civilians or security officers were killed. The siege followed the lifting of long-standing roadblocks in Mogadishu. These barriers had been in place for years to protect government sites. Mogadishu had been relatively calm recently as government forces pushed al-Shabab fighters out of several areas in central and southern Somalia.

Hundreds of thousands march across Europe in support of Palestinians

October 5, 2025

By ANDREW WILKS - Associated Press

Hundreds of thousands of people across several European cities have marched in support of Palestinians and an aid flotilla’s attempt to reach Gaza. On Sunday, crowds flooded the streets of Turkish cities including Istanbul and the capital Ankara while in the Netherlands and Spain protests also highlighted the plight of Palestinians in Gaza. In Paris and Manchester, people gathered to call for the release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas. The protests marked the second anniversary of Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023, attack on Israel that triggered the war.

Trump will celebrate the Navy’s 250th anniversary in the midst of the shutdown

October 5, 2025

By JOSH BOAK - Associated Press

President Donald Trump is set to mark the Navy’s 250th anniversary by joining a celebration at Naval Station Norfolk in Virginia. His appearance later Sunday comes in the midst of the government shutdown. The Republican president said in a social media post Friday night that he believes the show must go on despite the impasse in Washington. The shutdown that began Wednesday has sparked a series of partisan blame games. Meantime, military personnel are working without pay. Scheduled to join Trump at the event are first lady Melania Trump, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Navy Secretary John Phelan.

At America’s national parks in the Trump era, the arc of history bends toward revisionism

October 5, 2025

By CALVIN WOODWARD - Associated Press

The National Park Service under President Donald Trump is looking to reshape what it tells Americans about their history. Park managers are under orders to make their stories more “uplifting.” But the history of slavery doesn’t lend itself to a happier narrative. At some parks, officials tell The Associated Press that brochures have been pulled for revision and employees have been told to purge references to “enslavers.” Even so, a guided tour at Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, still presents an unflinching story from the town where John Brown mounted a violent raid to free the enslaved and stirred anti-slavery public opinion on the cusp of the Civil War.

Will the government shutdown affect next year’s election? Recent history provides clues

October 5, 2025

By KEVIN FREKING - Associated Press

Political leaders in Washington are spending much of their energy these days blaming the other party for what could be a significant government shutdown. That effort includes shaping the narrative for next year’s midterm elections. The Democratic campaign arm for House members has taken out digital ads critical of the Republican incumbents in 35 congressional districts it considers in play. Meanwhile, the House Republican campaign organization has digital ads running in dozens of swing districts. But recent history would suggest shutdowns play a limited role in subsequent elections as voters soon move on to other priorities.

Gaza flotilla activists allege abuse and humiliation while being detained in Israel

October 5, 2025

By VERONICA ANDREA SAUCHELLI and ANDREW WILKS - Associated Press

Activists detained while trying to reach Gaza by sea have complained of abuse and humiliation by Israeli guards. Some 450 activists were arrested as Israeli forces intercepted the Global Sumud Flotilla, a fleet of 42 boats seeking to break Israel’s naval blockade of Gaza. Many remain in prison in Israel. Italian journalist Saverio Tommasi said Israeli soldiers withheld medicines and treated prisoners “like monkeys.” Activist Paolo De Montis added that detainees were held in conditions of “constant stress and humiliation.” The Israeli Foreign Ministry described the claims of mistreatment as “brazen lies.”

Photos show widespread protests after Israeli forces intercept Gaza-bound flotilla

October 5, 2025

The Associated Press

Supporters of the Global Sumud Flotilla took to the streets in several major cities — including Rome, Istanbul, Athens and Buenos Aires — following news that Israeli forces had intercepted an international flotilla carrying activists seeking to break Israel’s blockade of the Palestinian territory. This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors. Categories: US & World News

Vivienne Westwood brings beauty from chaos and dying sunflowers in Paris

October 5, 2025

By THOMAS ADAMSON - AP Fashion Writer

Vivienne Westwood’s legacy shines at Paris Fashion Week with a theatrical show at the Institut de France. Andreas Kronthaler, leading the brand since Westwood’s death in 2022, leans into the label’s iconic chaos. On Saturday, leopard-print men’s underwear and medieval-style tunics mixed with punk elements like jeweled veils. Models strutted in ’70s boots, turning the academic setting into a carnival. The collection featured draped silhouettes, clashing colors and a necklace that spelled “CHAOS.” Kronthaler continues to innovate, blending historic elements with modern twists. Heidi Klum closed the show, receiving cheers and sunflowers, echoing the house’s romantic spirit.

At least 5 dead in large-scale nighttime Russian strike on Ukraine

October 5, 2025

By The Associated Press

At least five civilians have died after Russia launched drones, missiles and guided aerial bombs at Ukraine overnight, in a major attack that officials there said targeted civilian infrastructure. Moscow sent over 50 ballistic missiles and around 500 drones into nine regions across Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Sunday morning. Four people died and at least six more were injured in a combined drone and missile strike on Lviv, a historic western city often seen as a refuge from fighting. A woman died and at least nine others sustained injuries in the southern city of Zaporizhzhia, in a Russian aerial assault that destroyed residential buildings, the local governor said.

Pereira dethrones Ankalaev with a 1st-round stoppage at UFC 320

October 5, 2025

By W.G. RAMIREZ - Associated Press

Fan favorite Alex Pereira dethroned Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 320, taking the light heavyweight championship with a first-round stoppage Saturday night. Pereira (13-3-0) floored Ankalaev (21-2-1) after hurting him with a huge right hand and quickly went to work using thunderous elbows during a ground-and-pound before referee Herb Dean stepped in to stop the bout at the 1:20 mark. Pereira brought an end to Ankalaev’s 14-match unbeaten streak, while exacting revenge for a loss in the fighters’ first meeting in March.

McKinstry lifts Tigers over Mariners 3-2 in 11 innings in ALDS opener

October 5, 2025

By ANDREW DESTIN - AP Sports Writer

Zach McKinstry singled home the tiebreaking run with two outs in the 11th inning and the Detroit Tigers outlasted the Seattle Mariners for a 3-2 victory in Game 1 of their AL Division Series. Kerry Carpenter hit a two-run homer in the fifth for the resurgent Tigers, who squandered a huge lead in the AL Central and nearly collapsed entirely down the stretch before squeezing into the playoffs. After winning their Wild Card Series at division champion Cleveland in a deciding Game 3, they can take a commanding 2-0 lead in this best-of-five matchup against AL West champion Seattle with dominant ace Tarik Skubal on the mound Sunday. In the first extra-inning game of this postseason, McKinstry singled off reliever Carlos Vargas to score Spencer Torkelson from second base.

Sayin, defense propel top-ranked Ohio State to 42-3 rout of Minnesota

October 4, 2025

By JOE REEDY - AP Sports Writer

Julian Sayin passed for 326 yards and three touchdowns as top-ranked Ohio State beats Minnesota 42-3 on Saturday night. Sayin had his third 300-yard game in five starts, completing 23 of 27 passes. Carnell Tate dominated with 183 yards receiving, including a 44-yard touchdown. Jeremiah Smith caught two touchdowns, while CJ Donaldson, Bo Jackson, and Lincoln Kienholz add rushing scores. Minnesota scores a 27-yard field goal early but struggles afterward. Ohio State’s defense dominated, holding Minnesota to 35 yards on their next seven series.

Bad Bunny kicks off ‘SNL’ 51st season with a group of new faces and jabs at his Super Bowl critics

October 4, 2025

By The Associated Press

Bad Bunny kicked off the 51st season of “Saturday Night Live” with a few timely jokes about his next high-profile gig: the Super Bowl. He greeted his fans with a few sentences in Spanish, after which he noted that if anyone didn’t understand, they have four months to learn. Bad Bunny will be making history by performing in Spanish, a landmark moment for Latino culture. Launching a season that introduces some new faces in the cast, the cold open featured a sketch mocking Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s presentation to generals earlier this week, with Colin Jost as Hegseth and James Austin Johnson returning as Trump to interrupt him.

Hernández’s homer lifts Ohtani and the Dodgers over the Phillies 5-3 in NL Division Series opener

October 4, 2025

By DAN GELSTON - AP Sports Writer

Teoscar Hernández rallied the Los Angeles Dodgers with a three-run homer in the seventh inning of a 5-3 win over the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 1 of their NL Division Series. Shohei Ohtani, who struck out four times at the plate, recovered from a shaky start on the mound to strike out nine over six innings and earn the win. Dodgers reliever Alex Vesia preserved the lead in the eighth, and Roki Sasaki earned his first career save in the ninth. Game 2 in the best-of-five series is Monday in Philadelphia.

Tropical Storm Priscilla forms in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Mexico

October 4, 2025

AP

Tropical Storm Priscilla has formed in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Mexico. The Miami-based National Hurricane Center says Priscilla is a “large tropical storm.” The center said Saturday that the storm’s maximum sustained winds were 45 mph. It was located about 285 miles (455 kilometers) southwest of Manzanillo and headed toward the northwest at 3 mph (6 kph). A tropical storm watch was issued for parts of the coast of southwestern Mexico. Priscilla is forecast to reach hurricane status by Sunday night or early Monday and generally move parallel to the coast in the coming days.

Japan’s first female governing-party leader is an ultra-conservative star in a male-dominated group

October 4, 2025

By MARI YAMAGUCHI - Associated Press

In a country that ranks poorly internationally for gender equality, the new president of Japan’s long-governing Liberal Democrats is one of the most conservative members of the male-dominated party seen as an obstacle to women’s advancement. Sanae Takaichi, 64, admires former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher and has backed former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s ultra-conservative vision. Political watchers say her revisionist views of Japan’s wartime history may complicate ties with Beijing and Seoul.

Napheesa Collier cancels meeting with WNBA Commissioner Engelbert amid tensions, AP source says

October 4, 2025

By DOUG FEINBERG - AP Basketball Writer

Minnesota forward Napheesa Collier canceled a meeting with WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert expected to take place next week, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on Saturday night. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because they weren’t authorized to speak publicly about it. Engelbert said Friday that she had talked to Collier earlier this week after the Lynx player said the league has “the worst leadership in the world” and a commissioner who lacks accountability in a blistering assessment. The two had planned to meet next week, either in person or virtually. ESPN first reported the meeting was canceled.

Judge temporarily blocks Trump administration from deploying troops in Portland, Oregon

October 4, 2025

By CLAIRE RUSH and REBECCA BOONE - Associated Press

A federal judge in Oregon has temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s administration from deploying the National Guard in Portland. U.S. District Judge Karin Immergut issued the order Saturday in a lawsuit brought by the state and city. The Defense Department had said it was placing 200 members of Oregon’s National Guard under federal control for 60 days to protect federal property at locations where protests are occurring or likely to occur after Trump called the city “war-ravaged.” Oregon officials and Portland residents alike said that description was ludicrous. The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement building in Portland has recently been the site of nightly protests.

Mormon church leaders encourage forgiveness after Michigan attack

October 4, 2025

By HANNAH SCHOENBAUM - Associated Press

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has convened for its twice-annual general conference at a pivotal moment in its history. It comes just days after the death of its oldest-ever president and a deadly attack on a congregation in Michigan. Dallin Oaks is set to succeed Russell Nelson under the church’s well-defined leadership hierarchy dating back to the late 1800s. But his announcement isn’t expected until sometime after Nelson’s funeral, which is scheduled a couple days after the conference on Tuesday. Church officials encouraged members to confront hate with kindness in the wake of the Michigan attack.

Scherzer, Bichette, Bassitt are out for Blue Jays and Mariners without Woo in Division Series

October 4, 2025

By The Associated Press

Three-time Cy Young Award winner Max Scherzer has been left off the Toronto Blue Jays’ roster for their AL Division Series against the New York Yankees. Scherzer struggled in his last six starts, going 1-3 with a 9.00 ERA. Shortstop Bo Bichette and right-hander Chris Bassitt are also out due to injuries. Toronto has included 13 pitchers, with a focus on left-handers to counter the Yankees’ lineup. The Los Angeles Dodgers have added Clayton Kershaw for their NL Division Series against Philadelphia. Kershaw, who plans to retire after the postseason, is slated to pitch in relief.

Fast start propels Brewers to 9-3 victory over Cubs in NLDS opener

October 4, 2025

By STEVE MEGARGEE - AP Sports Writer

Jackson Chourio went 3 for 3 and drove in three runs in the first two innings before departing with a hamstring injury as the Milwaukee Brewers trounced the Chicago Cubs 9-3 in their NL Division Series opener. Chourio became the first player to have three hits in the first two innings of a playoff game. But his availability for Monday’s Game 2 in the best-of-five series is unclear. Chourio, who missed a month of the regular season with a strained right hamstring, left with tightness in that hamstring after beating out a bases-loaded infield single.

Brewers’ Chourio undergoes MRI but stays upbeat after leaving NLDS Game 1 with hamstring tightness

October 4, 2025

By STEVE MEGARGEE - AP Sports Writer

Another clutch playoff performance by Jackson Chourio had a concerning conclusion for the outfielder and the Milwaukee Brewers. After becoming the first player to collect three hits in the first two innings of a postseason game, Chourio left Milwaukee’s 9-3 NL Division Series victory over the Chicago Cubs with tightness in his right hamstring. Brewers manager Pat Murphy said after Game 1 that Chourio had undergone an MRI. Chourio missed a month during the regular season with an injury to the same hamstring.

DC’s shutdown hasn’t stopped the stock market. Here’s what may

October 4, 2025

By STAN CHOE - AP Business Writer

The U.S. stock market continues to rise despite the government’s latest shutdown. The S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average hit all-time highs on Friday. It’s not just big tech driving the market; the Russell 2000 index of smaller stocks and gold also reached records. Past shutdowns have had minimal effects on the market, and many investors expect the market to climb further. However, there are concerns about expensive stocks, the need for rising corporate profits, and whether the Federal Reserve makes further cuts to interest rates. The AI boom also needs to deliver on its promises to sustain growth.

Largest US Lutheran denomination installs Yehiel Curry as its first Black presiding bishop

October 4, 2025

By TIFFANY STANLEY - Associated Press

The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America installed the Rev. Yehiel Curry as its first Black presiding bishop on Saturday, marking a historic moment for the predominantly white denomination. Curry succeeds the Rev. Elizabeth Eaton, the first woman to lead the ELCA. His six-year term began Oct. 1, following his election in July. Curry’s leadership comes as the ELCA faces challenges like a steep membership decline. Born in Chicago, Curry grew up Catholic and became Lutheran as an adult when he was working as a middle school teacher. His leadership aims to foster diversity and strengthen connections within the church.

It’s a boy! Phillies star Bryce Harper announces birth of fourth child ahead of NLDS opener

October 4, 2025

AP

Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper and wife Kayla have welcomed their fourth child, Hayes Three Harper, ahead of Saturday’s playoff opener. The Harpers shared the news on Instagram, announcing their son was born Thursday. Harper, a two-time National League MVP, was in the lineup for Game 1 of the NL Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Earlier in April, Harper used a blue bat for a gender reveal during a game. Harper and Kayla already have three children: a son named Krew and two daughters, Brooklyn and Kamryn.

Nectar’s, the Vermont venue that launched Phish, closes on a quiet note after 50 years

October 4, 2025

By AMANDA SWINHART - Associated Press

The iconic Vermont venue known for launching the jam band Phish and fostering a variety of music and musicians has closed its doors after 50 years. Nectar’s said in June that it was taking a summer pause due to challenges in downtown Burlington. But weeks later, it announced that it wouldn’t reopen at all, citing economic struggles and downtown construction as contributing factors. The club hosted many artists and was famous for its regular music series. Community members say its absence leaves a significant gap in Burlington’s music scene.

Giannis Antetokounmpo returns to Milwaukee Bucks practice after COVID-19 recovery

October 4, 2025

By TIM REYNOLDS - AP Basketball Writer

Giannis Antetokounmpo has joined the Milwaukee Bucks in practice for the first time this season. He missed the first few days of training camp while recovering from COVID-19 in Greece. On Saturday, Antetokounmpo participated in non-contact work only, according to Bucks coach Doc Rivers. Antetokounmpo arrived in Miami on Friday, and the Bucks have been preparing for their preseason opener against the Heat on Monday. Antetokounmpo, entering his 13th season with Milwaukee, is a nine-time All-Star and two-time MVP. Rivers noted that practicing without Antetokounmpo helps the team prepare for minutes when he’s off the floor.

Brazilians avoid drinking after authorities confirm methanol poisoning cases, including 1 death

October 4, 2025

By GABRIELA SÁ PESSOA and THIAGO MOSTAZO - Associated Press

Authorities in Brazil have issued warnings about methanol poisoning linked to distilled beverages. The Health Ministry confirmed 11 cases and is investigating 116 more. Most cases are in Sao Paulo, where the outbreak is centered. Bars are advising customers to avoid cocktails, and some have stopped selling distilled spirits. Health Minister Alexandre Padilha urged caution, especially with colorless spirits. Methanol poisoning can cause severe symptoms, including blindness. Police are investigating whether contamination was intentional or accidental. The Brazilian Association of Distilled Beverages reports that 28% of the market consists of illicit products.

Journalists work in dire conditions to tell Gaza’s story, knowing that could make them targets

October 4, 2025

By BASSEM MROUE and ADAM GELLER - Associated Press

Minutes after journalists converged on the site of an Israeli strike in Gaza, cameraman Ibrahim Qannan began a live broadcast. He was watching, in horror, when a second strike killed his friends and colleagues. “We live side by side with death,” Qannan, a correspondent for Egypt’s Al-Ghad TV said in an interview. The death of five journalists in August’s strike adds to a toll of nearly 200 news workers killed in Gaza since the war began. Most who survive have seen their homes destroyed during the war and many have mourned the deaths of family members. And each workday, they say, is shadowed by an awareness that they are singularly visible in the conflict, putting them at extraordinary risk.

International journalists visit Gaza City under the supervision of Israel’s army

October 4, 2025

By SAM MEDNICK - Associated Press

International journalists have been given a rare and limited glimpse of Gaza City under the supervision of the Israeli military. As part of their visit to the devastated territory, journalists on Friday were shown drone video of a tunnel the military says was used by Hamas and which ran beneath a hospital overseen by the Jordanian government. A Jordanian official denied that the hospital had been used by the militant group. The hospital was shut down about two weeks ago as Israel’s campaign in Gaza’s largest city intensified. Israel has for two years banned international journalists from entering Gaza, except for rare and brief visits supervised by the military, such as this one.

What to know after Hamas welcomes US peace plan for Gaza

October 4, 2025

By CARA ANNA and SAMY MAGDY - Associated Press

Both Israel and now Hamas have signaled support for the new U.S. plan to end the war in Gaza and release all remaining hostages there. President Donald Trump says he thinks Hamas is ready for a “lasting peace” and has told Israel to stop bombing the territory. But he warns that “all bets will be off” if Hamas doesn’t move quickly.” Many uncertainties remain as negotiating teams are expected to return to Egypt for talks. Bombing has slowed in Gaza City as Israel’s military prepares for the plan’s first phase, but Palestinians are still being killed. Tuesday marks two years since the war began.

At least 1 dead and dozens injured as Russian drones strike a Ukrainian railway station

October 4, 2025

By The Associated Press

Russian drones have struck a Ukrainian railway station in an attack that killed one person and wounded dozens. The attack on Saturday targeted Shostka. The city is northeast of Kyiv near the Russian border. Ukraine’s deputy prime minister said that the strikes hit two passenger trains in quick succession. The attack also knocked out the power supply in the area. Moscow has recently increased airstrikes on Ukraine’s railway network and power grid. They have aimed to disrupt military transport and civilian infrastructure. Ukraine has reported hitting a major Russian oil refinery that caused a fire. And a French photojournalist was killed in a Russian drone strike in eastern Ukraine.

How to grow a giant pumpkin, with help from science

October 4, 2025

By ADITHI RAMAKRISHNAN and SHELBY LUM - AP Science Writer

Every year, growers raise giant pumpkins and compete in annual weigh-offs against other colossal fruits. They choose seeds that have yielded large pumpkins in the past or test new ones. After that, it comes down to the right combination of water, nutrients and care. As the leafy patch expands, growers remove smaller pumpkins that sprout. Because of gravity, giant pumpkins grow wide but not tall. Pumpkins aren’t the only crops that can get massive. Other members of the gourd family like squashes, cucumbers and watermelons also can get huge.

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ lawyers plan to appeal as convicted hop-hop star faces more years behind bars

October 4, 2025

By BRUCE SCHREINER - Associated Press

Sean “Diddy” Combs life of luxury atop the world of hip-hop vanished with his criminal conviction. He now faces the grim prospect of more years behind bars as his attorneys make plans to appeal. Combs’ cultivated reputation as an affable celebrity entrepreneur and A-list party host came crashing down Friday. The Grammy-winning artist and music executive was sentenced to four years and two months in prison for transporting people across state lines for sexual encounters. It’s a public reckoning for the music star. He made a plea for leniency and wept as his lawyers played a video portraying his family life, career and philanthropy.

Trump is reviving large sales of coal from public lands. Will anyone want it?

October 4, 2025

By MATTHEW BROWN and MEAD GRUVER - Associated Press

U.S. officials in coming days are set to hold the government’s biggest coal sales in more than a decade. About 600 million tons of the fuel will be auctioned from publicly owned reserves next to strip mines in Montana and Wyoming. Data analyzed by The Associated Press shows most of the power plants served by those mines plan to quit burning coal altogether within 10 years. The sales are a signature piece of President Donald Trump’s ambitions to dig and burn more coal from federal lands. The soft market for coal shows the risk in such a turnabout.

Legal setbacks mount for Trump’s birthright order before likely Supreme Court review

October 4, 2025

By MICHAEL CASEY and SUDHIN THANAWALA - Associated Press

Now it’s five federal courts that have rejected President Donald Trump’s executive order seeking to end automatic citizenship for the children of people who are in the United States illegally or temporarily. The latest ruling against his move on birthright citizenship came Friday by an appeals court in Boston. The Supreme Court is almost certain to have the final word. But the string of losses in lower courts could mean an uphill fight even in front of the justices, who so far have sided with the president on many legal challenges.

New Supreme Court term confronts justices with Trump’s aggressive assertion of presidential power

October 4, 2025

By MARK SHERMAN and LINDSAY WHITEHURST - Associated Press

A monumental Supreme Court term is set to begin with major tests of presidential power on the agenda. There also are important cases on voting and the rights of LGBTQ people. The court’s conservative majority has far been receptive, at least in preliminary rulings, to many of President Donald Trump’s aggressive assertions of authority. They could be more skeptical when they conduct an in-depth examination of some Trump policies, including the Republican president’s imposition of tariffs and his desired restrictions on birthright citizenship. The new term gets underway Monday.

Counsell leads Cubs into NLDS against the Brewers, his former team, and Murphy, his old bench coach

October 4, 2025

By STEVE MEGARGEE - AP Sports Writer

Craig Counsell has seen the Milwaukee Brewers-Chicago Cubs rivalry from just about every perspective. He grew up in the Milwaukee area as the son of former Brewers director of community affairs John Counsell. He played for the Brewers and later became the team’s winningest manager of all time before the Cubs lured him to Chicago. So he understands particularly well just what kind of atmosphere to expect Saturday when the Brewers and Cubs open a best-of-5 NL Division Series.

Japan’s ruling party elects Sanae Takaichi as new leader, likely to become first female PM

October 4, 2025

By MARI YAMAGUCHI - Associated Press

Japan’s governing party has elected former Economic Security Minister Sanae Takaichi as its new leader, making her likely to become the country’s first female prime minister. Takaichi beat Agriculture Minister Shinjiro Koizumi, the son of popular former Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi, in a runoff in an intraparty vote by the Liberal Democratic Party.

Couples should never go to bed angry, right? It might be time to rethink that

October 3, 2025

By ALBERT STUMM - Associated Press

Couples should never go to bed angry, right? Well, many therapists will tell you that piece of conventional wisdom isn’t good advice. Samantha Whiten is a clinical psychologist in Maryland. She called it a “fairy tale” to expect that all conflicts could be wrapped up quickly and lovingly before drifting off to sleep. She says couples shouldn’t fight when they are tired. Instead, take a pause and set a time to discuss the issue during the day. The key is to follow through. An anxious partner might see a pause as rejection. But they need the confidence to understand that a pause doesn’t mean the other will avoid the topic.

The GOP says it’s winning the shutdown. Some fear Trump’s cuts may change that

October 3, 2025

By JOEY CAPPELLETTI - Associated Press

President Donald Trump is using the federal shutdown to push deep spending cuts in states that backed Democrat Kamala Harris in 2024. His administration has slashed billions in clean energy and transit funding in places like California and Illinois. Some Republicans now fear the strategy could backfire and cost them their political advantage after Democrats voted against measures to keep the government open. The backlash could bring electoral consequences as soon as next month. In Virginia and New Jersey, Democrats are linking GOP candidates to the fallout ahead of November elections. The cuts have also stalled Senate talks and prolonged the shutdown.

The Oval Office meeting didn’t stop a shutdown, but the Trump 2028 hats and a sombrero set a tone

October 3, 2025

By LISA MASCARO - AP Congressional Correspondent

Halfway through Donald Trump’s inaugural White House meeting with congressional leadership, the red “Trump 2028” hats appeared on the president’s desk. The moment was vintage Trump –- grabbing the attention and seeking to throw negotiators off their game as they tried to stop a government shutdown. It also underscored the president’s regard for Congress and his opponents across the political aisle. What was once was considered a historic occasion –- the president of the United States convening his first “big four” meeting with leaders from the House and Senate –- was reduced to another viral souvenir of Trump trolling his opponents. And it did little to prevent a federal government closure.