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Afghanistan says it has killed 58 Pakistani soldiers in overnight border operations

October 12, 2025

AP

Afghanistan says it has killed 58 Pakistani soldiers in overnight border operations, in response to what it called repeated violations of its territory and airspace. Earlier in the week, Afghan authorities accused Pakistan of bombing the capital, Kabul, and a market in the country’s east. Pakistan did not claim responsibility for the assault. The Taliban government’s chief spokesman, Zabihullah Mujahid, said Sunday that Afghan forces have captured 25 Pakistani army posts, 58 soldiers have been killed, and 30 others wounded. There was no immediate confirmation from Pakistan.

Photos of the mixed reactions to Trump’s bid to deploy troops to more US cities

October 12, 2025

The Associated Press

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Judges have stalled President Donald Trump’s plans to deploy the National Guard in Chicago and in Portland, Oregon. The deployment decision has brought out both supporters and detractors of the administration’s immigration policies. — This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors. Categories: US & World News

Schauffele wins in Japan, the country where his mother grew up and where he has many connections

October 12, 2025

AP

This may not have been Xander Schauffele’s most prestigious tournament victory, but it should be the American’s most memorable. Schauffele shot a 7-under 64 on Sunday to win the Baycurrent Classic in Japan — a country where his mother grew up and where he has many connections including maternal grandparents who reside there. Schauffele, who shot 19-under 265 at the Yokohama Country Club, finished one shot ahead of American Max Greyserman, who was also the runner-up at this event a year ago as he chases his first PGA Tour title.

China vows to stand firm against Trump’s 100% tariff threat

October 12, 2025

By KEN MORITSUGU - Associated Press

China is signaling that it won’t back down in the face of the latest tariff threat from U.S. President Donald Trump. The Commerce Ministry said Sunday that China prefers negotiations over threats, but is not afraid of a tariff war. Trump has threatened to increase taxes on Chinese imports by November 1st, due to new Chinese restrictions on rare earth exports. These tensions could derail a potential meeting between Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping. Both countries accuse each other of violating a trade truce. China criticized the U.S. for frequently resorting to tariff threats, urging dialogue instead.

Brewers beat Cubs 3-1 in Game 5 of NL Division Series to earn NLCS matchup with Dodgers

October 12, 2025

By STEVE MEGARGEE - AP Sports Writer

Andrew Vaughn hit a tiebreaking homer in the fourth inning and William Contreras and Brice Turang also went deep as the Milwaukee Brewers shook off their recent history of playoff frustration by beating the Chicago Cubs 3-1 in the decisive fifth game of their NL Division Series. The Brewers earned their first postseason series win since sweeping Colorado in the 2018 NLDS and advanced to face the defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers in the best-of-seven National League Championship Series. Milwaukee lost Game 7 of the 2018 NLCS at home to the Dodgers.

Midseason additions of Misiorowski and Vaughn have played big role in getting Brewers to NLCS

October 12, 2025

By STEVE MEGARGEE - AP Sports Writer

Andrew Vaughn and Jacob Misiorowski were both in the minor leagues with separate organizations at the start of June. One was on the way up and the other on the way down. Now they’re playing key roles for the Milwaukee Brewers in the playoffs. Vaughn hit a tiebreaking homer in the fourth inning that put Milwaukee ahead for good Saturday night in a 3-1 victory over the Chicago Cubs in the decisive Game 5 of their NL Division Series. Misiorowski earned his second win of the series by allowing just one run over four innings in relief. Milwaukee advanced to face the defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League Championship Series.

For some Israelis, saving hostages held in Gaza means freeing militants who killed their loved ones

October 12, 2025

By MELANIE LIDMAN - Associated Press

Survivors and family members of Palestinian attacks in Israel have faced a wrenching dilemma throughout the war. Should the killers of their loved ones go free, risking future attacks, or should hostages held in the Gaza Strip be left to their fate? Some survivors support releasing convicted militants in exchange for hostages. Others warn that it will lead to more attacks in the future. Tal Hartuv survived a stabbing attack in 2010 that killed her friend. She’s now struggling with the knowledge that one of her attackers will be released in the coming deal, but she still believes it is the right thing to do.

Inability to get runners on base in Game 5 leads to Cubs’ exit from postseason

October 12, 2025

By STEVE MEGARGEE - AP Sports Writer

The Chicago Cubs failed to score in the first inning for the only time in the entire NL Division Series. They didn’t do a whole lot the rest of the night, either. A parade of Milwaukee Brewers relievers silenced a lineup that was too reliant on the home run ball as the Cubs lost 3-1 in the winner-take-all Game 5 of this NLDS. The Cubs’ only run came on Seiya Suzuki’s leadoff homer in the second inning.

From ‘Annie Hall’ to ‘Something’s Gotta Give,’ 6 great Diane Keaton films and where to watch them

October 11, 2025

By LINDSEY BAHR - AP Film Writer

Diane Keaton has always stood out in Hollywood. Known for her eccentric charm, she has been a muse to many directors. Her career spans five decades with memorable roles in films like “The Godfather,” where she played Kay Adams. In “Annie Hall,” she showcased her quirky style, while “Looking for Mr. Goodbar” became a cult classic. In “Reds,” she starred alongside Warren Beatty. “Baby Boom” explored motherhood with humor, and “Something’s Gotta Give” made her a romantic lead at 57. Keaton’s unique presence continues to captivate audiences.

Steve Martin, Bette Midler and Goldie Hawn are among stars paying tribute to Diane Keaton

October 11, 2025

By The Associated Press

Fans and fellow actors are paying tribute to Diane Keaton after news of her death at age 79. The Oscar-winner’s performances and style shaped iconic films like “The Godfather” and “Annie Hall.” Co-stars such as Bette Midler, Steve Martin and Mandy Moore shared heartfelt messages. Midler praised Keaton’s originality and humor. Martin recalled their delightful relationship. Cynthia Nixon called Keaton her idol. Mandy Moore cherished working with her. Octavia Spencer thanked Keaton for her authenticity. And Ben Stiller hailed her as one of the greatest film actors ever.

Trump’s indictment of New York attorney general Letitia James stirs concerns for Black women leaders

October 11, 2025

By MATT BROWN - Associated Press

The indictment of New York Attorney General Letitia James on allegations of mortgage fraud has raised alarms among her allies and Black leaders, who condemned it as a politicization of the justice system for President Donald Trump’s personal grievances. James, who had previously prosecuted the Trump Organization for business fraud, has called the charge “baseless” and “a grave violation of our constitutional order.” The claims against her drew parallels with recent efforts by Trump to remove a Federal Reserve Board governor, Lisa Cook, from her post over similar allegations. Some Black leaders say the move carries symbolic weight to Black families, where property ownership has historically been restricted by the legal system through outright and implicit discrimination.

Court: National Guard troops sent to Illinois by Trump can stay but can’t be deployed for now

October 11, 2025

AP

National Guard troops sent to Illinois by President Donald Trump can stay in the state and under federal control, but can’t be deployed to protect federal property or go on patrol for now, an appeals court ruled Saturday. The decision comes after federal Judge April Perry on Thursday ruled to temporarily block the National Guard deployment for at least two weeks, finding no substantial evidence that a “danger of rebellion” is brewing in Illinois during Trump’s immigration crackdown.

As the National Guard enters Memphis, memories of MLK and 1968 unrest resurface

October 11, 2025

By JONATHAN MATTISE and ADRIAN SAINZ - Associated Press

As the National Guard enters Memphis, some longtime residents are recalling the thousands sent there in 1968. Back then, troops were responding to protests by striking sanitation workers that drew the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., then turned chaotic. A week later, the Guard was back after King was assassinated and uprisings arose across the nation. President Donald Trump said last month he would deploy the Guard and use of a slew of other federal agencies to fight crime in Memphis. A spokesman for the Tennessee Military Department says some Guard members are already assisting with community safety patrols, security and traffic control to help reduce crime.

Don’t check in late for Cubs-Brewers NLDS decider. This series is all about the first inning

October 11, 2025

By STEVE MEGARGEE - AP Sports Writer

Working as a starting pitcher in the NL Division Series between the Chicago Cubs and Milwaukee Brewers has been one tough job. Twenty-one of the 35 runs in the series have been scored in the first inning. The series concludes on Saturday night with a winner-take-all Game 5 to determine which of these NL Central rivals will face the Dodgers in the NL Championship Series. Both teams are starting relievers in Game 5. Chicago will open with Drew Pomeranz while Milwaukee turns to Trevor Megill.

Many unresolved questions remain as a ceasefire holds in Gaza

October 11, 2025

By SAMY MAGDY and LEE KEATH - Associated Press

A ceasefire is holding in Gaza between Israel and Hamas after two years of war. The deal’s first phase is meant to free remaining hostages from Gaza within days in exchange for the release of hundreds of Palestinians imprisoned by Israel. Hamas is to begin releasing the remaining 48 hostages by Monday. Around 20 of them are believed to be alive. Many questions remain over what happens next. Israeli troop withdrawal and Hamas disarmament are among them, along with the future governance of Gaza. Here is what we know about the U.S.-proposed ceasefire deal.

Prescription drug coverage options are shrinking for Medicare shoppers

October 11, 2025

By TOM MURPHY - AP Health Writer

Fewer choices may be on the menu again as Medicare patients shop for prescription coverage this fall. The number of available, stand-alone drug plans has fallen for a few years, and that trend will continue for 2026. Most markets will still have several choices, but options are becoming particularly sparse for shoppers with low-income subsidies who want to pay no premium. Plus, help may be harder to find as some big insurers no longer pay brokers commissions for new business. Shoppers have just a few weeks starting October 15 to sort out coverage for next year.

Biden is receiving radiation and hormone therapy to treat his prostate cancer

October 11, 2025

By DARLENE SUPERVILLE - Associated Press

Former President Joe Biden’s treatment for an aggressive form of prostate cancer has entered a new phase. A spokesperson says the 82-year-old Democrat is now undergoing radiation therapy and hormone treatment to manage the cancer. Biden’s office announced in May that he’d been diagnosed with prostate cancer and that it had spread to his bone. The cancer was discovered after Biden reported urinary symptoms. Last month, Biden had surgery to remove skin cancer lesions from his forehead.

Drone footage above Gaza City shows the toll of 2 years of war

October 11, 2025

AP

New drone footage shows what remains of Gaza City after two years of war as a ceasefire holds in its second day. The footage taken by The Associated Press on Saturday shows few buildings still standing in the Tal al-Hawa neighborhood. The rest appear to be gutted. Piles of debris rise well above the tops of vehicles. Roads are shrouded in concrete dust. Tens of thousands of Palestinians are making their way to what is left of their homes. Gaza City was the focus of Israel’s military offensive before the ceasefire. Some residents said they were shocked by a new level of ruin.

An old tradition finds new life as Germans flock to forests to collect mushrooms

October 11, 2025

By KIRSTEN GRIESHABER - Associated Press

Wolfgang Bivour, a renowned fungi expert in Germany, leads mushroom hunting tours near Potsdam. This activity, once a necessity after World War II, is seeing a revival. The pandemic and a growing interest in veganism and medicinal fungi have fueled this trend. Bivour emphasizes the ecological importance of mushrooms and biodiversity. He shares his knowledge through books, social media, and a podcast. Many new foragers are cautious, fearing poisonous varieties like the green death cap. Participants often seek expert verification before consuming their finds, highlighting the blend of curiosity and caution in this renewed hobby.

Republicans try to weaken 50-year-old law protecting whales, seals and polar bears

October 11, 2025

By PATRICK WHITTLE - Associated Press

One of the U.S.’s longest standing pieces of environmental legislation, credited with helping save rare whales from extinction, is the subject of an effort for cutbacks from Republican lawmakers who now feel they have the political will to do so. The Marine Mammal Protection Act, enacted 1972, protects whales, seals, polar bears and other sea animals, and it places restrictions on commercial fishermen and shippers. The legislation has long been a target of conservatives and industry members who now seek to remove key pieces of it. A GOP-led bill is in the works to do just that. Conservation groups adamantly oppose the changes and say they will erase years of hard won gains for jeopardized species

Greece’s famed Parthenon free of scaffolding for first time in decades

October 11, 2025

AP

Visitors to Athens can now enjoy an unobstructed view of the Parthenon. The scaffolding on the western façade, set up for conservation work 20 years ago, has been removed. This change, completed in late September, offers a clear view of the UNESCO World Heritage site. Culture Minister Lina Mendoni says it’s the first time in about 200 years that the Parthenon is free of scaffolding on any side. However, new scaffolding will be erected in about a month for ongoing conservation. This work is expected to last until early summer 2026. The Acropolis remains Greece’s most popular tourist site.

Power restored to 800,000 in Kyiv after major Russian strikes on Ukraine’s energy grid

October 11, 2025

By The Associated Press

Power has been restored to over 800,000 residents in Kyiv, a day after Russia launched major attacks on Ukraine’s power grid, causing widespread blackouts. Russian drone and missile strikes wounded at least 20 people and damaged residential buildings. Ukraine’s largest private energy company, DTEK, said Saturday the main work to restore power is complete, though some outages remain. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called for stronger air defenses and tighter sanctions on Russia. Meanwhile, leaders of Britain, France, and Germany have agreed to proceed towards using hundreds of billions of frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine’s war effort.

Polanco hits winning single in the 15th inning as the Mariners beat the Tigers to advance to ALCS

October 11, 2025

By LUKE OLSON - Associated Press

Jorge Polanco hit a game-ending single in the 15th inning, and the Seattle Mariners advanced to the AL Championship Series by outlasting the Detroit Tigers for a 3-2 victory in the longest winner-take-all postseason game in baseball history. With one out and the bases loaded, Polanco drove in J.P. Crawford with a liner to right off Tommy Kahnle. Crawford hit a leadoff single, Randy Arozarena was hit by a pitch and Julio Rodríguez was intentionally walked before Polanco’s big swing on the 472nd pitch of the epic game.

Tarik Skubal turns in a dominant performance in Detroit’s Game 5 loss to Mariners

October 11, 2025

AP

Tarik Skubal was terrific. And he was long gone when the season ended for the Detroit Tigers. Skubal struck out 13 in six dominant innings in Game 5 of the AL Division Series at Seattle. But the Tigers were eliminated when Jorge Polanco singled home J.P. Crawford in the 15th inning, giving the Mariners a 3-2 victory. Skubal did his part with Detroit on the brink of the franchise’s first appearance in the AL Championship Series since 2013. The ace left-hander allowed one run and two hits in what turned into baseball’s longest winner-take-all postseason game by innings.

Israel rejects freeing from prison the most popular Palestinian leader

October 11, 2025

By LEE KEATH, JULIA FRANKEL and JALAL BWAITAL - Associated Press

The most popular and potentially unifying Palestinian leader — Marwan Barghouti — is not among the prisoners Israel intends to free in exchange for hostages held by Hamas under the new Gaza ceasefire deal. Israel has also rejected freeing other high-profile prisoners whose release Hamas has long sought. It was not immediately clear if a list of around 250 prisoners issued Friday on the Israeli government’s official website was final. A senior Hamas official told the Al Jazeera TV network that the group insists on the release of Barghouti and other high-profile figures and that it was in discussions with mediators.

Who are the hostages Israel believes are still alive?

October 11, 2025

By MELANIE LIDMAN - Associated Press

The faces of the hostages being held in Gaza stare down from every street corner in Israel on posters now sun-faded and ripped. Their stories, told by anguished family members, are almost as well-known as celebrities. They are civilians and soldiers, fathers and sons. The latest ceasefire, which began Friday, marks a key step toward ending a ruinous two-year war that was triggered by Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023, attack on Israel, when some 1,200 people were killed and 251 kidnapped. The remaining 48 hostages still being held in Gaza, around 20 of them believed to be alive, are to be released by Monday.

A long-lost ancient Roman artifact reappears in a New Orleans backyard

October 10, 2025

By JACK BROOK - Associated Press/Report for America

A family cleaning their backyard in New Orleans discovered an unusual marble tablet with some characters in Latin. Daniella Santoro turned to an archaeologist friend for help. It turns out to be a grave marker for a 42-year-old Roman sailor named Sextus Congenius Verus, who died 1,900 years ago. The tablet had been held at a museum in the seaside town of Civitavecchia that was destroyed during World War II. That’s where the grandfather of the home’s previous owner was stationed, and fell in love. The couple apparently brought the tablet from Italy after the war. Now the FBI is in talks with Italian authorities to repatriate the tablet.

A look at how Venezuelans in the US are reacting to Maria Corina Machado’s Nobel Prize win

October 10, 2025

By GISELA SALOMON - Associated Press

Venezuelans in the U.S. are welcoming the news that opposition leader leader Maria Corina Machado won the Nobel Peace Price. However, they acknowledge her win does little to help those facing deportation threats. Machado has aligned herself with President Donald Trump’s policy on Venezuela as she fights for democracy to the country. The Trump administration has ended programs that allowed over 700,000 Venezuelans to live and work legally in the U.S. The government has deported hundreds, citing security threats. Millions of Venezuelans have fled economic and political instability since 2014, with over a million settling in the U.S.

What to know about National Guard deployments in Memphis and other cities

October 10, 2025

By The Associated Press

National Guard troops have started patrolling in Memphis, Tennessee. At least nine National Guard troops began their patrol Friday at a store and tourist center in Memphis. Protests have been ongoing at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention center near Chicago, and two U.S. senators say they were denied entry to the facility on Friday. A federal judge has blocked the deployment of Guard members to Chicago for at least two weeks, citing no significant evidence of a “danger of rebellion” to justify the deployment. Trump insists that crime is rampant in Democrat-led cities including Chicago and Portland, Oregon, where a separate court battle is keeping troops from being deployed.

New Orleans is electing a new mayor and a wide field is pledging change after indictments

October 10, 2025

By JACK BROOK - Associated Press/Report for America

New Orleans voters head to the polls to elect a new slate of city leaders, including a mayor to replace term-limited incumbent LaToya Cantrell, who faces federal corruption charges tied to an alleged affair with her bodyguard. Of the city’s more than 10 mayoral candidates, Helena Moreno, a former television reporter turned city councilmember, has raised the most money. Across the ballot, any candidate who receives more than 50% of the vote wins outright, otherwise the top two candidates head to a run-off on Nov. 15. The city’s embattled sheriff is also seeking re-election despite a 10-inmate jailbreak occurring under her watch in May.

The Latest: Tens of thousands of Palestinians in Gaza return north as ceasefire takes effect

October 10, 2025

By The Associated Press

Tens of thousands of Palestinians are starting to walk north to return to their homes after the Israeli military said the ceasefire agreement with Hamas came into effect at noon local time and that troops were withdrawing to the agreed-upon deployment lines. The announcement came after Palestinians reported heavy shelling Friday morning in northern Gaza. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said early Friday that Israel’s Cabinet approved President Donald Trump’s plan for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, the release of all remaining hostages and of Palestinian prisoners.

Trump officials not giving up on deporting Abrego Garcia to African nations despite resistance

October 10, 2025

By MICHAEL KUNZELMAN and TRAVIS LOLLER - Associated Press

The Trump administration is pushing again to deport a Maryland man who was mistakenly deported to El Salvador. An immigration official told a judge Friday that the administration hasn’t given up on sending Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Eswatini even though it initially rejected the idea. Abrego Garcia is challenging efforts to re-deport him to a third country. The Salvadoran national’s mistaken deportation to his home country galvanized opposition to President Donald Trump’s sweeping immigration agenda. Abrego Garcia’s attorneys claim the Republican administration is illegally using the immigration system to punish him after the embarrassment of his mistaken deportation.

Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, Loyola Chicago’s beloved chaplain, dies at 106

October 10, 2025

By ANDREW SELIGMAN and TIM REYNOLDS - AP Sports Writers

Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, the beloved chaplain for Loyola Chicago’s men’s basketball team, has died at 106. The university announced her death on Thursday night. She became an international celebrity during the team’s 2018 Final Four run and there was even a bobblehead of her likeness. Health issues led her to step down in August, but she remained an adviser. Loyola President Mark C. Reed praised her as a source of wisdom and grace for over 60 years. Sister Jean published a memoir in 2023 sharing life lessons.

Immigration crackdown stirs unease ahead of this weekend’s Chicago Marathon

October 10, 2025

By SARAH RAZA - Associated Press

Questions have been swirling for weeks over whether Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents might target the Chicago Marathon. The race, which happens Sunday, draws thousands of runners from around the world and is a major tourism draw for the Windy City. Reflecting the unease about this year’s event, organizers sent an email to participants Wednesday that referred to an immigration “Know Your Rights” page on the city’s website. An ICE spokeswoman, though, said rumors that agents will be at the race are false. Amar Shah, a 31-year-old participant, said that even though he was born and raised in the Chicago suburbs, he’s worried that his Indian heritage could make him vulnerable.

How Bill Pulte learned the art of the attack, from his own family to Letitia James

October 10, 2025

By BRIAN SLODYSKO and CHRIS MEGERIAN - Associated Press

Bill Pulte has become a significant player in the Trump administration. Known for his aggressive online persona and bitter public fights with several family members, Pulte currently serves as director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency. He has used his position to target Trump’s political adversaries, including New York Attorney General Letitia James, who was recently indicted. His past includes a contentious relationship with his family’s company, PulteGroup, and a public feud with relatives. Pulte gained attention on social media by giving away money, but his actions have also drawn criticism.

Melania Trump says 8 kids displaced by Russia-Ukraine war reunite with families after Putin talks

October 10, 2025

By DARLENE SUPERVILLE - Associated Press

First lady Melania Trump says eight children displaced by the Russia-Ukraine war have been reunited with their families after ongoing talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Melania Trump in August wrote to Putin and had her husband hand-deliver the letter when he and the Russian president met in Alaska. Putin’s invasion of Ukraine has resulted in Russia taking Ukrainian children out of their country so they can be raised as Russian. The first lady said Friday at the White House that Putin responded to her letter and they had established an “open channel of communication” regarding the welfare of those children.

MIT president says she ‘cannot support’ proposal to adopt Trump priorities for funding benefits

October 10, 2025

By COLLIN BINKLEY - AP Education Writer

MIT’s president said she “cannot support” a White House proposal that asks MIT and eight other universities to adopt President Donald Trump’s political agenda in exchange for favorable access to federal funding. In a letter to federal officials, MIT President Sally Kornbluth said the proposal includes provisions MIT disagrees with, including some that would limit free speech and the university’s independence. MIT is among the first to express forceful views on the compact either in favor or against it. College leaders face immense pressure to reject the deal from faculty, students and free speech advocates.

What to know about the blast at a Tennessee explosives plant that claimed lives

October 10, 2025

By SAFIYAH RIDDLE - Associated Press

A search is underway after a powerful explosion ripped through an explosives manufacturing plant in rural Tennessee. The blast Friday sent plumes of smoke into the air and shook homes miles away. It is not clear what caused the explosion. Public records show that the company sold numerous types of explosives to the U.S. military. The manufacturing plant sits on 1,300 acres in Bucksnort, Tennessee, about 60 miles southwest of Nashville. It is currently unknown how many people were inside the building at the time of the explosion. Officials have not said whether there are any known fatalities or injuries.

Photo highlights from Week 2 of soccer’s U20 World Cup in Chile

October 10, 2025

By The Associated Press

SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — Photo highlights from Week 2 of soccer’s Under-20 World Cup in Chile. This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors. AP News sports: https://apnews.com/sports AP photography: https://apnews.com/photography Categories: US & World News

Mike Greenwell, longtime Red Sox outfielder who finished second in 1988 MVP voting, dies at 62

October 10, 2025

AP

Mike Greenwell, an outfielder who played 12 seasons with the Boston Red Sox and finished second in the 1988 American League MVP voting, has died. He was 62. Greenwell’s wife, Tracy, says he died Thursday morning in Boston. Greenwell was a county commissioner in Lee County, Florida, and the county manager also announced his death. Known as “the Gator,” Greenwell played his entire career for Boston. He won the 1988 Silver Slugger Award and finishing second in that year’s MVP voting to Oakland Athletics outfielder Jose Canseco. After Canseco later acknowledged using steroids that season, Greenwell asked, “Where’s my MVP?”

Trump says ‘there seems to be no reason’ to meet Xi during upcoming Asia trip

October 10, 2025

AP

President Donald Trump says on his social media site “there seems to be no reason” to meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping as part of an upcoming trip to South Korea after China has restricted exports of rare earths needed for American industry. Trump suggested Friday he was looking at a “massive increase” of import taxes on Chinese products in response to Xi’s moves. Trump says: “One of the Policies that we are calculating at this moment is a massive increase of Tariffs on Chinese products coming into the United States of America.” Trump says, “There are many other countermeasures that are, likewise, under serious consideration.”

María Corina Machado, a symbol of the political resistance in Venezuela and now Nobel winner

October 10, 2025

By REGINA GARCIA CANO and JORGE RUEDA - Associated Press

María Corina Machado, a key figure in Venezuela’s opposition, has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. The award recognizes her efforts for a peaceful transition of power and her role as a unifying figure in the fractured opposition. Machado has been a prominent critic of Venezuela’s ruling party since 2004. She has faced many challenges, including being ousted from the National Assembly and barred from public office. Despite setbacks, she won the opposition’s presidential primary in 2023. However, ruling-party loyalists blocked her from the ballot. Her recent support for U.S. policies has sparked divisions within the opposition.

Ex-Celtics star Paul Pierce found asleep in car, arrested on suspicion of DUI

October 10, 2025

AP

Former NBA player Paul Pierce has been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence on a Los Angeles highway after he was found asleep behind the wheel. California state police arrested Pierce on Tuesday night after responding to an unrelated car crash on U.S. Highway 101. They saw a Range Rover SUV stopped in the road south of the crash and found Pierce asleep at the wheel. Officers conducted a DUI investigation and arrested him on a misdemeanor charge of driving under the influence of alcohol. Pierce did not immediately respond to an Instagram message for comment.

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado wins the Nobel Peace Prize

October 10, 2025

The Associated Press,

FILE – Opposition leader Maria Corina Machado holds up tally sheets during a protest against the reelection of President Nicolás Maduro one month after the disputed presidential vote which she says the opposition won by a landslide, in Caracas, Venezuela, Aug. 28, 2024. (AP Photo/Ariana Cubillos, File) OSLO, Norway (AP) — Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado won the…

Steelers LB Nick Herbig is morphing from TJ Watt’s protégé into a star in his own right

October 10, 2025

By WILL GRAVES - AP Sports Writer

Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker Nick Herbig is stepping out of the considerable shadow cast by mentor T.J. Watt. Herbig has 2 1/2 sacks and an interception over Pittsburgh’s last three games while filling in for the injured Alex Highsmith. While Highsmith is expected to return for a Week 6 matchup with Cleveland, Herbig has been so productive he will continue to be a regular in the lineup. At 6-foot-2 and 240 pounds, Herbig is undersized for an edge rusher by today’s NFL standards. The third-year pro says he’s used to defying expectations, saying he learned the hard way while growing up the youngest of three brothers.

Speaker Johnson keeps the House away as he fights to end the government shutdown

October 10, 2025

By LISA MASCARO - AP Congressional Correspondent

House members’ absence during the government shutdown is creating a political dilemma for Republican Speaker Mike Johnson and is testing his leadership. The Louisiana congressman sent members home three weeks ago, and they haven’t been back in working session since. In the intervening weeks, the government has shut down. President Donald Trump threatened a mass firing of federal workers. And Democrat Adelita Grijalva won a special congressional election in Arizona but has not been sworn in. Johnson says the House already did its job, passing a bill to fund the government. Johnson blames Democrats in the Senate, which is also controlled by Republicans. Democrats want health care funds for insurance subsidies that are set to expire.

What we know about the next steps as a ceasefire begins in Gaza

October 10, 2025

By SAMY MAGDY and LEE KEATH - Associated Press

A ceasefire has taken effect in Gaza under a breakthrough deal. Bombardment stopped and Israeli troops pulled back in Gaza on Friday under the deal reached between Israel and Hamas. The deal was reached under pressure from the United States, Arab countries, and Turkey, and aims to end the two-year war in Gaza. The agreement includes the release of Israeli hostages and hundreds of Palestinians imprisoned by Israel. However, many questions remain, including disarmament of Hamas and the future governance of Gaza. Trust between the parties is low, and the deal’s success depends on continued pressure from the U.S., Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey.

President Donald Trump is headed to Walter Reed for a ‘semiannual physical’

October 10, 2025

By SEUNG MIN KIM - Associated Press

President Donald Trump is undergoing a “semiannual physical” at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. The White House announced the visit earlier this week. Trump is preparing to travel to the Middle East shortly after his medical exam. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt described the visit earlier this week as a “routine yearly checkup,” although the Republican president had his annual physical in April. White House aides have declined to explain why Trump is getting another checkup Friday. Trump told reporters Thursday he thinks he’s in great shape. Trump plans to return to the White House after the visit.

Fear and vigilance rise as attacks on houses of worship intensify worldwide

October 10, 2025

By DAVID CRARY, PETER SMITH and TIFFANY STANLEY - Associated Press

Statistically, attending a weekly worship service is a remarkably safe thing to do. Global annual attendance totals many billions; the number of people killed in attacks on individual houses of worship in any given year is generally less than a few hundred. Yet recent high-profile deadly attacks have intensified anxiety and outright fear among clergy and worshippers worldwide. Just in the past six weeks there have been attacks on a synagogue in Manchester, England; a Michigan congregation of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; and a Catholic church in the United States hosting a Mass for school children.

Photos of Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado who has won the Nobel Peace Prize

October 10, 2025

By The Associated Press

Opposition leader María Corina Machado of Venezuela has won the Nobel Peace Prize. The Norwegian Nobel committee praised her as a unifying figure in Venezuela’s political opposition. Machado has remained in hiding because of threats against her life. Her courage has inspired many, especially as President Nicolás Maduro’s government has targeted opponents. This is a photo gallery curated by AP…