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NEW AND DEVELOPING

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UNITED STATES

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ELECTION 2026-REDISTRICTING

Missouri governor signs Trump-backed plan aimed at helping Republicans win another US House seat

SUMMARY: Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe signed a new U.S. House map into law Sunday as part of President Donald Trump’s plan to try to hold on to a narrow Republican majority in next year’s congressional election.

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US--FEDERAL CRACKDOWNS-WHAT TO KNOW

Things to know about federal law enforcement activity in Chicago, Portland, Memphis

SUMMARY: Armed federal agents are patrolling Chicago’s downtown streets, a new escalation of an immigration enforcement crackdown there that followed President Donald Trump’s announcement that he will send troops to Portland. Both are the latest examples of creeping federal law enforcement presence in U.S. cities. In Chicago on Sunday, dozens of armed federal agents walked the streets of some of Chicago’s most prominent tourist and shopping areas. Trump said on social media Saturday that he was directing the Department of Defense to “provide all necessary Troops to protect War ravaged Portland.” Trump said the decision was necessary to protect U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facilities.

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US--CHURCH SHOOTING-MICHIGAN

2 people dead and 8 wounded in a shooting and fire at a Michigan church, police say

SUMMARY: A gunman opened fire inside a Michigan church during Sunday services, killing at least two people and injuring eight others. Police say a 40-year-old man rammed a pickup truck into the front door of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc Township before starting the shooting. He is also believed to have deliberately set fire to the church building. Police shot the suspect. Authorities are still investigating the motive. They have identified the suspect as Thomas Jacob Sanford, from neighboring Burton.

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US--ELECTION 2025-NYC MAYOR

New York City Mayor Eric Adams abandons his reelection campaign

SUMMARY: New York City Mayor Eric Adams has abandoned his struggling campaign for reelection. Adams announced his exit from the race in a video released Sunday, signaling he was no longer a credible contender after a year of scandal and political turmoil. Adams spoke proudly of his tenure as mayor. But he said his now-dismissed federal corruption case left voters wary of him, and that constant media speculation about his future made it impossible to raise enough money to run a serious campaign. Remaining candidates include Democrats Zohran Mamdani, former Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa. Mamdani beat Cuomo decisively in the Democratic primary.

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WASHINGTON/POLITICS

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US--PENTAGON-COMMANDERS-MEETING

Trump will speak at a hastily called meeting of top military leaders, AP source says

SUMMARY: President Donald Trump will be speaking at a hastily called meeting of top military leaders. That word comes from a White House official. Hundreds of generals and admirals have been summoned, with little notice by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, for the gathering Tuesday at the Marine Corps base in Quantico, Virginia. The White House official was not authorized to discuss the president’s plans before a public announcement about his attendance and spoke on condition of anonymity.

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US--CONGRESS-SHUTDOWN

Shutdown standoff deepens ahead of crucial meeting at the White House

SUMMARY: Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer and Republican Leader John Thune are digging in ahead of this week’s deadline to keep the government open, showing little evidence of budging even as both sides have agreed to meet with President Donald Trump at the White House on Monday. Republicans say that Democrats need to help them pass a simple extension of government funding by Tuesday night to avoid a shutdown, and they will not agree to negotiate on it even as they will need a bipartisan vote to pass it. Democrats say they want immediate talks on health care and that they are willing to shut down the government if they don’t get concessions.

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INTERNATIONAL

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ML--MIDEAST-WARS

Netanyahu says Israel working on ceasefire plan on eve of Trump meeting. Gaza death toll tops 66,000

SUMMARY: On the eve of meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel is working on a new ceasefire plan with the White House, but details are still being sorted out. Netanyahu has come under heavy international pressure to end the war, especially during the ongoing offensive in Gaza City. The death toll in the Israel-Hamas war has topped 66,000 Palestinians, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry. Netanyahu is heading to the White House for Monday talks with Trump as key Western allies recognize a Palestinian state.

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EU--MOLDOVA-ELECTION

Moldova’s pro-EU ruling party is leading polls in election fraught with Russian interference claims

SUMMARY: Incomplete electoral data shows Moldova’s pro-Western ruling party on track to top polls in a critical parliamentary election that was overshadowed by Russian interference claims. The race was widely viewed as a geopolitical choice between a path to the European Union or a drift back into Moscow’s fold. Polls closed locally at 9 p.m. Sunday or 1800 GMT. The Central Electoral Commission reported that more than 1.59 million or about 51.9% of eligible voters had cast ballots. That includes 264,000 Moldovans in polling stations set up abroad which will remain open until 7 p.m. in their respective countries. The tense race pitted the governing pro-Western Party of Action and Solidarity against several Russia-friendly opponents.

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US--NORTH CAROLINA-BAR SHOOTING

Police: Deadly shooting in North Carolina was ‘highly premeditated’ and location was ‘targeted’

SUMMARY: A North Carolina man is accused of opening fire from a boat into a crowd at a waterfront bar, killing three and injuring five others. Authorities say the shooting happened Saturday night near a popular area in Southport. The alleged assailant, identified as Nigel Edge, reportedly piloted a small boat close to shore, fired into the crowd, and sped away. Edge is charged with three counts of first-degree murder and other charges. Southport Police Chief Todd Coring says the shooting was ‘highly premeditated’ and that the location was specifically targeted.

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AS--AFGHANISTAN-AMERICAN RELEASED

The Taliban release a US citizen from Afghan prison

SUMMARY: The Taliban have freed a U.S. citizen from an Afghan prison. That’s weeks after they announced an agreement with U.S. envoys on a prisoner exchange. The Taliban’s deputy spokesperson on Sunday identified the man as Amir Amiri, but did not provide details on his detention. An official familiar with the release said Amiri had been detained since December 2024 and is on his way back to the U.S. The official spoke anonymously, as they were not authorized to discuss details with the media. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio welcomed Amiri’s release.

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HEALTH/SCIENCE

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MED--TRUMP-AUTISM-FAMILIES

Trump’s comments on autism evoke anger and hope among autistic people and their families

SUMMARY: Some mothers of autistic children say President Donald Trump was blaming moms when he suggested taking Tylenol while pregnant causes autism. Some thought Trump was villainizing autism. But others saw his words as hopeful. Recent comments about autism made by the Republican president and others in his administration are stirring up a wide range of views and feelings among autistic people and their families. Some welcome the renewed focus and pledges of research money for the complex developmental condition. Others are outraged by what they consider the blaming, shaming and spreading claims not grounded in science.

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CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT

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TROPICAL WEATHER

Tropical Storm Imelda forms and is expected to become hurricane off the US East Coast in coming days

SUMMARY: Tropical Storm Imelda formed Sunday and is expected to become a hurricane off the U.S. East Coast early this week. On Sunday, it caused disruptions in the Bahamas and nearby islands. Meanwhile, Hurricane Humberto remains a strong Category 4 storm, threatening Bermuda. South Carolina’s governor urged residents to stay alert, while North Carolina declared a state of emergency. Forecasters predict the system will become a tropical storm later on Sunday and a hurricane by late Monday or Tuesday and move away from the U.S. East Coast.

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SPORTS

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GLF--RYDER CUP

Europe wins the Ryder Cup and reasserts its dominance over the Americans

SUMMARY: Europe is keeping the Ryder Cup, just like everyone expected. It didn’t happen without a few nervous moments. The Americans rallied from a seven-point deficit to have a flicker of hope. Europe needed only two points to retain the cup. Ludvig Aberg in the fifth match got the first one. Matt Fitzpatrick earned a halve that felt like a consolation because he had Bryson DeChambeau down by 5 holes at one point. And then Shane Lowry delivered the magic and added his name to Irish lore. His birdied on the 18th hole gave Europe a half to reach 14 points.

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FBC--T25-COLLEGE FOOTBALL POLL

Oregon moves to No. 2 behind Buckeyes in AP poll; Rebels, Sooners join top 5; Alabama back in top 10

SUMMARY: Oregon has moved up to No. 2 in The Associated Press college football poll, while Mississippi has its highest ranking since 2015. Alabama jumped back into the top 10, and Virginia entered the Top 25 for the first time in six years. Ohio State remains No. 1 for the fifth straight week. The Buckeyes received 46 first-place votes. Oregon’s two-overtime win at Penn State boosted them to their highest ranking since last year. Miami slipped to No. 3, followed by Mississippi and Oklahoma.

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