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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs seeks speedy appeals court hearing while he serves a 4-year sentence

October 30, 2025

By LARRY NEUMEISTER - Associated Press

Hip-hop producer Sean “Diddy” Combs wants a federal appeals court to quickly consider the legality of his conviction on prostitution-related charges and his more than four-year prison sentence. His lawyers filed papers with the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Wednesday, asking that oral arguments in his appeal occur in April. Combs was convicted in July of flying his girlfriends and male sex workers across state lines to engage in drug-fueled sexual encounters. However, he was acquitted of sex trafficking and racketeering charges that could have put him behind bars for life.

Dictionary.com’s word of the year is ‘6-7.’ But is it even a word and what does it mean?

October 30, 2025

By JOHN SEEWER - Associated Press

Parents and teachers cover your ears. Dictionary.com says its word of the year is “6-7.” The viral term is one kids and teenagers can’t stop repeating and laughing about. It’s more of an inside joke with an unclear meaning. But it exploded in popularity over the summer months, driven by social media. It’s origins seems to be traced back to a 2024 song by rapper Skrilla called “Doot Doot (6-7).” Dictionary.com says its annual selection is a linguistic time capsule that reflects social trends and events. But the site admits that it too is a bit confused by “6-7.”

‘America First’ Trump loved hanging out with the global elite during his Asia trip

October 30, 2025

By JOSH BOAK, CHRIS MEGERIAN and SEUNG MIN KIM - Associated Press

President Donald Trump seemed to love his whirlwind Asia trip. He danced on the tarmac in Malaysia, and was given a gold medal and crown in South Korea. He relished the international dealmaking and soaked up praise from other leaders. It’s a change in focus for a president who campaigned on “America First.” But don’t mistake him for a globalist, says Hogan Gidley, his former aide: “When you’re scoring touchdowns,” Gidley says, “it’s OK to dance in the end zone.” Yet Trump returns Thursday to a country worried about prices and the government shutdown, and it’s not clear how much his foreign policy wins will matter to voters.

Two people detained at El Charro Mexican Bar and Grill in Hibbing, Minnesota (10/29/2025)

What we know about the Northern Minnesota immigration raids

October 30, 2025

Matt McConico,

Two people detained at El Charro Mexican Bar and Grill in Hibbing, Minnesota (10/29/2025) DULUTH, Min.- There were at least three likely immigration-related actions around Northern Minnesota on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. Here is what we know about them at this point. El Charro Mexican Bar and Grill, 2520 E Beltline, Hibbing: A FOX21 photographer happened to be getting lunch…

Judge considers demand to force the government to keep funding SNAP food aid despite the shutdown

October 30, 2025

By MICHAEL CASEY and GEOFF MULVIHILL - Associated Press

A federal judge in Boston is considering a motion that would require the Trump administration to continue funding the SNAP food aid program despite the government shutdown. The hearing in front of U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani came two days before the day the U.S. Department of Agriculture planned to stop replenishing accounts in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Talwani says she expects to issue her ruling later Thursday. SNAP is used by 1 in 8 Americans to buy groceries and is a major piece of the nation’s social safety net. Democratic state officials challenged the Trump administration’s plan to freeze SNAP payments starting Nov. 1, saying the federal government has a legal obligation to keep providing the assistance.

Trump administration limits number of refugees to 7,500 and they’re mostly white South Africans

October 30, 2025

By REBECCA SANTANA - Associated Press

The Trump administration is restricting the number of refugees admitted to the U.S. to 7,500 and they will be mostly white South Africans. This marks a dramatic drop after the U.S. previously allowed in hundreds of thousands of people fleeing war and persecution from around the world. The administration published the news in a notice on the Federal Registry on Thursday. No reason was given for the numbers, which are a dramatic decrease from last year’s ceiling of 125,000 set under the Biden administration. The memo stated that the admission of the 7,500 refugees during the 2026 fiscal year is “justified by humanitarian concerns or is otherwise in the national interest.”

Young T. rex or a new dinosaur? New bones add to the debate

October 30, 2025

By ADITHI RAMAKRISHNAN - AP Science Writer

Scientists say there’s new evidence that settles the origins of a mysterious dinosaur excavated in the 1940s. Researchers have long debated whether a dinosaur skull found in Montana decades ago was a young T. rex or another type of dinosaur. A research team studied a new complete skeleton from Montana and claim it identifies the mystery reptile as an adult and a new species. Not all scientists are convinced, and some say the other mystery skeletons could belong to a younger T. rex. The research was published Thursday in the journal Nature.

Twins hire former coach and ex-Pirates skipper Derek Shelton as manager

October 30, 2025

By DAVE CAMPBELL - AP Sports Writer

The Minnesota Twins have picked former bench coach Derek Shelton as their new manager. Shelton managed the Pittsburgh Pirates for five-plus years. The Twins made a formal announcement on Thursday and scheduled an introductory news conference for Shelton on Tuesday. Shelton had an overall record of 306-440 with the Pirates before he was fired just 40 games into this season. The 55-year-old was the bench coach for the Twins in 2018 and 2019 under two different managers, Paul Molitor and Rocco Baldelli. Shelton never finished higher than fourth place in the NL Central or better than 76-86 with the Pirates.

Last-minute scramble over pay takes a toll on military families during the shutdown

October 30, 2025

By BEN FINLEY - Associated Press

The government shutdown is taking a toll on military families as they live without the guarantee of a paycheck. Alicia Blevins is married to a Marine stationed in North Carolina. She’s going to see a therapist because of the grinding uncertainty. The Trump administration has found ways to pay the troops twice during the shutdown. But the process has been fraught with anxiety for many Americans in uniform. The White House said it found the money just days before paychecks were supposed to go out Friday. But Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has said money may be unavailable for the troop’s next paycheck on Nov. 15.

The top photos of the week by AP’s photojournalists

October 30, 2025

The Associated Press

This photo gallery, curated by photo editor Beatrice Larco, highlights some of the most compelling images worldwide published by The Associated Press in the past week. Follow AP visual journalism: AP photography: https://apnews.com/photography Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apnews 34 words Categories: US & World News

Mistake-filled legal briefs show the limits of relying on AI tools at work

October 30, 2025

By CATHY BUSSEWITZ - Associated Press

Judges around the world are seeing error-riddled legal briefs that were generated with the help of artificial intelligence. A data scientist and lawyer has catalogued at least 490 filings in the past six months that contained false or misleading information from AI responses. His database is a cautionary tale for people learning to use AI tools at work. With many employers wanting workers to employ the technology, it’s not just the legal profession that needs to be aware of the possible foibles. Legal and workplace experts suggest treating AI as an assistant whose work needs to be checked. They say users also need to be aware of privacy concerns.

Citing AP investigation, senators demand answers on use of full-body restraints during deportations

October 30, 2025

By JIM MUSTIAN and JASON DEAREN - Associated Press

A group of 11 Democratic U.S. senators has raised concerns about the use of full-body restraints on deportation flights. They say this practice raises serious human rights issues. U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland has called on ICE to explain its policies and stop using the WRAP device until questions are resolved. The senators’ letter raises broader concerns about secrecy surrounding the flights and cites an AP investigation revealing ICE’s use of the WRAP since 2020. Advocates worry ICE isn’t tracking the WRAP’s use. Rep. Delia Ramirez is working on a bill to limit its use, citing safety and human rights concerns.

China agrees to purchase 25 million metric tons of U.S. soybeans annually, treasury secretary says

October 30, 2025

AP

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says China has agreed to purchase 25 million metric tons of U.S. soybeans annually as part of an agreement reached by its leaders. He said Thursday that China will start by purchasing 12 million metric tons of soybeans from the U.S. between now and January. On Fox Business Network, the secretary said the agreement lasts for three years.

Banks and retailers run short on pennies as the US Mint stops making them

October 30, 2025

By KEN SWEET - AP Business Writer

The United States is experiencing a shortage of pennies after President Trump decided to stop their production earlier this year. Merchants across the country are struggling to provide exact change, and banks are rationing their remaining supply. Some retailers are even offering promotions to encourage customers to bring in pennies. The shortage began in late summer and is worsening as the holiday season approaches. While the government aims to save money by discontinuing the penny, the abrupt decision has left retailers and banks without guidance. A bill in Congress, the Common Cents Act, seeks to address some of the issues.

The International Space Station marks 25 years of nonstop human presence in orbit

October 30, 2025

By MARCIA DUNN - AP Aerospace Writer

The International Space Station is marking 25 years of nonstop human presence in orbit. Nearly 300 people have lived aboard the scientific outpost. The visitors are mostly professional astronauts, but also the occasional space tourist and movie director. With only five years left at the complex, NASA is counting on private companies to launch their own orbiting stations with an even bigger and wider clientele. NASA is paying SpaceX nearly $1 billion to boot the space station from orbit in early 2031. The station’s first full-time residents — one American and two Russians — opened the hatch in 2000.

Senate hearing for Trump’s surgeon general pick is postponed after she goes into labor

October 30, 2025

By ALI SWENSON - Associated Press

A Senate hearing for President Donald Trump’s surgeon general pick, Dr. Casey Means, has been postponed because she went into labor. The news from a Senate health committee spokesperson Thursday morning comes just hours before Means was set to appear virtually before the committee for her confirmation hearing. Means, a Stanford-educated physician and wellness influencer, was expected to present her vision for tackling chronic disease by addressing root causes, aligning with Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s agenda.

The Grand Egyptian Museum showcasing 50,000 artifacts is finally opening

October 30, 2025

By SAMY MAGDY - Associated Press

The Grand Egyptian Museum is finally nearing its grand opening after two decades of anticipation. The museum, located just outside Cairo, is set to open on Saturday. It highlights ancient Egyptian civilization and aims to boost tourism, a crucial source of foreign currency for Egypt. The $1 billion facility will be the world’s largest museum dedicated to a single civilization, featuring over 50,000 artifacts. The museum has faced multiple delays, with construction beginning in 2005 and interruptions due to political instability. Officials hope the museum will revitalize tourism and attract millions of visitors annually.

How Americans feel about changing the clocks, according to a new AP-NORC poll

October 30, 2025

By DEEPTI HAJELA and LINLEY SANDERS - Associated Press

A new AP-NORC poll finds that only 12% of U.S. adults support the current system of daylight saving time, which has people in most states changing the clocks twice a year, while 47% are opposed and 40% are neutral. Around the country, the clocks will go back one hour at 2 a.m. Sunday to mark the return to standard time and more daylight in the mornings. If forced to choose, most Americans would prefer to keep that extra hour of daylight in the evening. Permanent daylight saving time would be unpopular with a significant chunk of people, though, the survey found — particularly those who prefer mornings.

How tiny drones inspired by bats could save lives in dark and stormy conditions

October 30, 2025

By HOLLY RAMER - Associated Press

Researchers at Worcester Polytechnic Institute are developing tiny drones inspired by bats for search and rescue missions. The aerial robots use echolocation, like bats, to navigate in dark and challenging conditions. Assistant professor Nitin Sanket and his team aim to create small, affordable, and energy-efficient drones that can operate where and when current drones can’t. While drones are becoming more common in search and rescue, Sanket and researchers elsewhere want to move beyond the manually operated individual robots being used today. They’re exploring how to create autonomous drones that can be deployed in swarms.

Erika Kirk’s words spotlight forgiveness in a divided nation

October 30, 2025

By DEEPA BHARATH - Associated Press

Erika Kirk, the widow of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, has sparked a conversation about forgiveness after forgiving the man accused of assassinating her husband. Her words have inspired others, like actor Tim Allen, who forgave the drunken driver responsible for his father’s death. In Michigan, a Latter-day Saints congregation forgave a gunman who killed four people. While some see hope in these acts, others remain skeptical. Religious leaders emphasize forgiveness as a process, not a one-time event. At the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh, where a mass shooting in 2018 claimed 11 worshippers’ lives, forgiveness has been a complex topic as the community continues its journey toward healing.

Trump appears to suggest the US will resume testing nuclear weapons for first time in 30 years

October 30, 2025

By MICHELLE L. PRICE and CHRIS MEGERIAN - Associated Press

President Donald Trump has appeared to suggest on social media that the U.S. resume testing nuclear weapons for the first time in three decades. There was no indication that the U.S. would start detonating warheads, but the president offered few details about what seemed to be a significant shift in U.S. policy. He made the announcement on social media minutes before he met with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Thursday in South Korea. The U.S. military already regularly tests its missiles that are capable of delivering a warhead, but it has not detonated the weapons since 1992 because of a test ban.

Trump’s comments on nuclear testing upend decades of US policy. Here’s what to know about it

October 30, 2025

By JON GAMBRELL - Associated Press

President Donald Trump has suggested the U.S. will restart nuclear weapons testing, a move that upends decades of American policy. This comes as China, Russia and North Korea expand their arsenals of atomic weaponry and missiles. Trump made the comments on Truth Social before meeting with China’s Xi Jinping, saying he ordered the Defense Department to begin testing immediately. However, the Energy Department and the National Nuclear Security Administration oversee America’s nuclear arsenal. The U.S. last conducted a nuclear test in 1992, and restarting tests raises significant questions about how that would happen.

Federal government shutdown threatens SNAP food aid as several states scramble to help

October 30, 2025

By MARGERY A. BECK and GEOFF MULVIHILL - Associated Press

A handful of states rolled out plans to use their own funds to provide benefits as the SNAP federal food aid program runs dry. The Trump administration says the federal government won’t fund the program for low-income households in November because of the prolonged federal shutdown. That could leave about 1 in 8 Americans scrambling to pay for food. Both Democratic and Republican governors are launching programs in states including Delaware, Louisiana, New Mexico and Vermont. The federal government says they won’t be reimbursed. It’s also not clear how quickly the benefits can reach recipients. Louisiana’s effort excludes “able bodied” adults who aren’t caring for children.

Takeaways from Trump’s meeting with Chinese leader Xi

October 30, 2025

By ELAINE KURTENBACH - AP Business Writer

U.S. President Donald Trump has said he had an “amazing” meeting with China’s top leader Xi Jinping that produced very important decisions. Trump met with Xi on the sidelines of a Pacific Rim summit in South Korea, where the two leaders agreed to dial back some of their trade measures and work to resolve others. The meeting’s agenda appears not to have touched on some perennial problems such as tensions over the self-governed island of Taiwan. But Trump said China had agreed to buy large quantities of American farm products and to ensure steady supplies of rare earths elements used in many industries. No formal agreement was signed, suggesting more remains to be done.

Russia blasts Ukraine’s power grid again, causing outages across the country and killing 2

October 30, 2025

By VOLODYMR YURCHUK - Associated Press

Russia has launched another massive drone and missile attack on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, causing power outages across the country. Ukrainian Prime Minister Yuliia Svyrydenko describes this as “systematic energy terror.” The strikes killed at least two people and injured 17, including children. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says over 650 drones and 50 missiles were used. These attacks aim to disrupt Ukraine’s power grid as winter approaches. The strikes have also damaged energy facilities in Ukraine’s western Lviv region. The Polish military scrambled aircraft in response, closing regional airports to ensure military operations.

Neck-and-neck finish in Dutch election as Wilders’ far-right party and D66 tie

October 30, 2025

By MIKE CORDER - Associated Press

Geert Wilders’ far-right Party for Freedom and the centrist D66 have tied in the Dutch general election with 98% of votes counted. Both parties have won 26 seats, with just over 2,000 votes separating them nationwide. This unprecedented tie is expected to delay the formation of a new coalition. Wilders’ party is forecast to lose 11 seats, while D66 gains 11. Votes from nine municipalities are still uncounted. Despite the close race, D66 leader Rob Jetten celebrates the party’s gains. The election highlights deep polarization in the Netherlands, once known for its tolerance.

5 more arrests made in Louvre jewel heist

October 30, 2025

By ANGELA CHARLTON and THOMAS ADAMSON - Associated Press

The Paris prosecutor says five more people have been arrested in the investigation into the theft of crown jewels from the Louvre Museum. The five were detained late Wednesday night in Paris and the Paris region, Prosecutor Laure Beccuau told RTL radio Thursday. She did not release their identities or other details. The jewels remain missing. Two suspects arrested earlier were given preliminary charges Wednesday and partially admitted their responsibility, according to the prosecutor. The prosecutor is appealing for anyone who has the jewels to return them.

Israel’s military says ceasefire is back on as death toll from overnight strikes in Gaza reaches 104

October 29, 2025

The Associated Press,

Palestinians injured in an Israeli army strike are brought to Al-Aqsa Hospital in Deir al-Balah, Gaza Strip, Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Abdel Kareem Hana) DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israel’s military said Wednesday that the ceasefire was back on in Gaza after it carried out heavy airstrikes overnight across the Palestinian territory that killed 104 people, including…

What to know as federal food help and preschool aid will run dry Saturday if shutdown persists

October 28, 2025

The Associated Press,

A new lawsuit by Democratic state officials on Tuesday seeks to uncork emergency money to help tens of millions of Americans keep buying food for their families after federal SNAP funding is expected to run dry Saturday due to the U.S. government shutdown. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, helps about one in eight Americans buy groceries. A halt…

White House East Wing demolished as Trump moves forward with ballroom construction, AP photos show

October 23, 2025

The Associated Press,

Work continues on the demolition of a part of the East Wing of the White House, Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025, in Washington, before construction of a new ballroom. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) WASHINGTON (AP) — The entire White House East Wing has been demolished as President Donald Trump moves forward with a ballroom construction, Associated Press photos on Thursday showed….

USDA is reopening some 2,100 offices to help farmers access $3B in aid despite the ongoing shutdown

October 22, 2025

The Associated Press,

The Agriculture Department will reopen about 2,100 county offices all across the country Thursday despite the ongoing government shutdown to help farmers and ranchers get access to $3 billion of aid from existing programs. The USDA said each Farm Service Agency office will have two workers who will be paid even though the government remains shutdown. These offices help farmers apply for farm…

Amazon cloud computing outage disrupts Snapchat, Ring and many other online services

October 20, 2025

The Associated Press,

LONDON (AP) — A problem at Amazon’s cloud computing service disrupted internet use around the world early Monday, taking down dozens of online services, including social media site Snapchat, the Roblox and Fortnite video games and chat app Signal. About three hours after the outage began, Amazon Web Services said it was starting to recover from the problem. AWS provides behind-the-scenes…

Supreme Court will consider whether people who regularly smoke pot can legally own guns

October 20, 2025

The Associated Press,

FILE – The Supreme Court in Washington, June 30, 2024. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File) WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court said on Monday that it will consider whether people who regularly smoke marijuana can legally own guns, the latest firearm case to come before the court since its 2022 decision expanding gun rights. President Donald Trump’s administration asked the justices to revive…

D’Angelo, Grammy-winning R&B singer who became an icon with ‘Untitled (How Does It Feel),’ dies

October 14, 2025

The Associated Press,

D’Angelo, the Grammy-winning R&B singer recognized by his raspy yet smooth voice and for garnering mainstream attention with the shirtless “Untitled (How Does It Feel)” music video, has died. He was 51. The singer, whose real name was Michael Eugene Archer, died Tuesday after a long bout with cancer, his family said in a statement. It called him “a shining star of…

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…

Israel and Hamas will exchange hostages and prisoners after agreeing to a pause in the war in Gaza

October 9, 2025

The Associated Press,

Palestinians celebrate following the announcement that Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of a peace plan to pause the fighting, in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip, Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Jehad Alshrafi) CAIRO (AP) — Israel and Hamas have agreed to a pause in their devastating two-year war and the release of the remaining hostages in…

Authorities charge man with sparking deadly January wildfire that leveled LA neighborhoods

October 8, 2025

The Associated Press,

FILE – An aerial view shows the devastation left by the Palisades Fire in the Pacific Palisades section of Los Angeles, Jan. 27, 2025. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, file) LOS ANGELES (AP) — A 29-year-old man charged with sparking the most destructive blaze in Los Angeles history likely used a lighter to start a fire on New Year’s Day that…

Government funding vote fails again in Senate as hopes fade for quick end to shutdown

October 3, 2025

The Associated Press,

WASHINGTON (AP) — Hopes for a quick end to the government shutdown faded Friday as Democrats refused to budge in a Senate vote and President Donald Trump readied plans to unleash layoffs and cuts across the federal government. On the third day of the shutdown, a Senate vote to advance a Republican bill that would reopen the government failed…

Trump declares drug cartels operating in Caribbean unlawful combatants

October 2, 2025

The Associated Press,

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has declared drug cartels operating in the Caribbean are unlawful combatants and says the United States is now in a “non-international armed conflict,” according to a Trump administration memo obtained by The Associated Press on Thursday. A U.S. official familiar with the matter who was not authorized to comment publicly said the Congress…

Jane Goodall, the conservationist renowned for chimpanzee research and environmental advocacy, has died

October 1, 2025

The Associated Press,

LONDON (AP) —Jane Goodall, the conservationist renowned for her groundbreaking chimpanzee field research and globe-spanning environmental advocacy, has died. She was 91. The Jane Goodall Institute announced the primatologist’s death Wednesday in an Instagram post. According to the Washington, D.C.-based institute, Goodall died of natural causes while in California on a U.S. speaking tour. Her discoveries “revolutionized science, and she…

Government shutdown begins as nation faces new period of uncertainty

October 1, 2025

The Associated Press,

WASHINGTON (AP) — Plunged into a government shutdown, the U.S. is confronting a fresh cycle of uncertainty after President Donald Trump and Congress failed to strike an agreement to keep government programs and services running by Wednesday’s deadline. Roughly 750,000 federal workers are expected to be furloughed, some potentially fired by the Trump administration. Many offices will be shuttered,…

2 detainees killed and another critically injured in Dallas ICE facility, Homeland Security says

September 24, 2025

The Associated Press,

DALLAS (AP) — A shooter with a rifle opened fire from a nearby roof onto a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement location in Dallas on Wednesday, killing at least one person and wounding others before taking his own life, authorities said. The exact motivation of the attack was not immediately known. The FBI said at a morning news conference that…

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September 22, 2025

Matt McConico

Kamala Harris: Tim Walz wasn’t her first choice for Vice President

September 19, 2025

Matt McConico,

Vice President and Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris, with running mate and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, at the Democratic National Convention DULUTH, Min. – In a sneak peak at Kalama Harris’ new book, it is revealed Minnesota Governor Tim Walz was not Kamala Harris’ first choice for Vice President. The Atlantic Magazine has obtained excerpts of Harris’ new book title…

Federal Reserve cuts key rate by a quarter-point and signals two more cuts by year end

September 17, 2025

Matt McConico,

Federal Reserve Seal WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate by a quarter-point Wednesday and projected it would do so twice more this year as concern grows at the central bank about the health of the nation’s labor market. The move is the Fed’s first cut since December and lowered its short-term rate to about 4.1%,…

Trump says ‘with a high degree of certainty’ that suspect in Charlie Kirk killing has been caught

September 12, 2025

The Associated Press,

OREM, Utah (AP) — The suspect in the Charlie Kirk assassination has been captured, President Donald Trump said Friday, representing a significant breakthrough in the investigation into a targeted killing that raised fresh alarms about political violence in the United States. “With a high degree of certainty, we have him,” Trump announced in a live interview on Fox News Channel….

VP Vance to meet with families of schoolchildren after church shooting in Minneapolis

September 3, 2025

The Associated Press,

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Vice President JD Vance planned to visit Minneapolis on Wednesday to meet with families and victims of a shooting at a Catholic church that killed two schoolchildren and injured 21 people. Security was heavy outside Annunciation Catholic Church ahead of the visit by Vance, who is Catholic, and second lady Usha Vance. The visit comes one week…

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

September 2, 2025

The Associated Press,

CAIRO (AP) — Sudan appealed for international aid on Tuesday after a landslide wiped out an entire village in western region of Darfur, killing an estimated 1,000 people in one of the deadliest natural disasters in the African country’s recent history. The village of Tarasin was “completely leveled to the ground,” the Sudan Liberation Movement-Army said as it…

Trump’s use of the National Guard during Los Angeles immigration protests is illegal, a judge says

September 2, 2025

The Associated Press,

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — President Donald Trump’s administration violated federal law in the use of National Guard troops during Southern California immigration enforcement operations and accompanying protests, a federal judge ruled on Tuesday. Judge Charles Breyer in San Francisco did not require the remaining troops to be withdrawn, however. He set his order to go into effect on…

Trump says he’s awarding former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani the Presidential Medal of Freedom

President Donald Trump says he’s awarding former New York Mayor Rudolph Giuliani the Presidential Medal of Freedom, announcing the honor two days after his political ally was badly injured in a traffic accident.

September 1, 2025

The Associated Press,

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Monday he’s awarding former New York Mayor Rudolph Giuliani the Presidential Medal of Freedom, announcing the honor two days after his political ally was badly injured in a traffic accident. Trump in a statement on social media called Giuliani, who was heralded for his leadership following the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks but has…

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President Donald Trump says he’s awarding former New York Mayor Rudolph Giuliani the Presidential Medal of Freedom, announcing the honor two days after his political ally was badly injured in a traffic accident.

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