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Misty Copeland hangs up her pointe shoes after performing for adoring crowd at retirement show

Dancer Misty Copeland, right, takes a bow during curtain calls with her son, Jackson, at her retirement performance from American…

October 23, 2025 • By JOCELYN NOVECK — AP National Writer

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Senate rejects bills to pay federal workers during government shutdown

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., holds a news conference on day 23 of the government shutdown, at the…

October 23, 2025 • By MARY CLARE JALONICK and KEVIN FREKING — Associated Press

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US home sales accelerated in September to their fastest pace since February as mortgage rates eased

FILE – New construction homes and apartments are seen surrounding an older home on Friday, July 11, 2025, in Happy…

October 23, 2025 • By ALEX VEIGA — AP Business Writer

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What Americans think about legal sports betting, according to recent polls

FILE – Betting odds for Super Bowl LIX are displayed on monitors at the Circa resort and casino sports book,…

October 23, 2025 • By AMELIA THOMSON-DEVEAUX — Associated Press

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With Supreme Court decision still pending, judge extends block on Guard in Chicago indefinitely

Federal Patrol agents stand outside an ICE processing facility in the Chicago suburb of Broadview, Ill., Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025.…

October 23, 2025 • By CHRISTINE FERNANDO and GENE JOHNSON — Associated Press

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King Charles III prays with pope in historic visit, a welcome respite from royal troubles at home

In this picture made available by Vatican Media, Britain's King Charles III and Queen Camilla pose with Pope Leo XIV…

October 23, 2025 • By NICOLE WINFIELD — Associated Press

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Trump mulls asking Israel to free Palestinian leader Barghouti as US looks to Gaza’s post-Hamas rule

FILE – Marwan Barghouti, center, raises his handcuffed hands in the air on the opening day of his trial in…

October 23, 2025 • By AAMER MADHANI — Associated Press

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Federal agents sent to San Francisco area, which mayor says is meant to incite ‘chaos and violence’

A person pushes a protester blocking a caravan of U.S. Customs and Border Protection personnel trying to enter Coast Guard…

October 23, 2025 • By JANIE HAR — Associated Press

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The Latest: US strikes 2 more alleged drug-carrying boats, this time in the Pacific Ocean

President Donald Trump speaks as he meets with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in the Oval Office of the White…

October 23, 2025 • By The Associated Press

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Taylor Swift, LL Cool J, Kenny Loggins and David Byrne are among Songwriters Hall of Fame nominees

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October 23, 2025 • By MARIA SHERMAN — AP Music Writer

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Takeaways from AP’s report on the growing dangers of heat on pregnant agriculture workers

A farmworker harvests pears at an orchard in Naches, Wash., Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Annika Hammerschlag)(AP Photo/Annika Hammerschlag) Agricultural…

October 23, 2025 • By DORANY PINEDA, MELINA WALLING and ANNIKA HAMMERSCHLAG — Associated Press

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Trump allies, undeterred by setbacks in courts and Congress, push anew for citizenship proof to vote

FILE – A person arrives for a U.S. Election Assistance Commission Standards Board public meeting, April 24, 2025, in Charlotte,…

October 23, 2025 • By JULIE CARR SMYTH — Associated Press

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Mikaela Shiffrin expands brand, launches podcast that explores driving forces behind success

FILE – United States' Mikaela Shiffrin poses with her commemorative skis for her 100th victory after an alpine ski, women's…

October 23, 2025 • By PAT GRAHAM — AP Sports Writer

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Health care compromise appears far off as the government shutdown stalemate persists

House Democrats prepare to speak on the steps of the Capitol to insist that Republicans include an extension of expiring…

October 23, 2025 • By MARY CLARE JALONICK — Associated Press

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No. 24 Arizona St hosts Houston as No. 11 BYU, No. 21 Cincy look to stay unbeaten in Big 12 play

Arizona State quarterback Sam Leavitt (10) celebrates after defeating Texas Tech during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 18,…

October 23, 2025 • By STEPHEN HAWKINS — AP Sports Writer

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Mamdani, Cuomo and Sliwa clash bitterly during final NYC mayoral debate

Independent candidate former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa and Democratic candidate Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani participate in…

October 23, 2025 • By ANTHONY IZAGUIRRE and JILL COLVIN — Associated Press

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Youth who led Madagascar protests hope coup leader will continue to hear them as president

Donah Falia, a 20-year-old student pursuing an accounting course at ABC College, sits inside his aunt's house in Anosimahavelona informal…

October 23, 2025 • By MOGOMOTSI MAGOME and NQOBILE NTSHANGASE — Associated Press

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European Union agrees on new sanctions against Russia targeting its shadow oil fleet and LNG imports

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, left, and European Council President Antonio Costa wait for the start of the…

October 23, 2025 • By LORNE COOK — Associated Press

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US strikes two more alleged drug-carrying boats, this time in the Pacific Ocean

President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth listen as Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks during a meeting with…

October 23, 2025 • By KONSTANTIN TOROPIN — Associated Press

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Trump levies new sanctions on Russian oil giants in a push on Putin to end Ukraine war

President Donald Trump meets with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in the Oval Office of the White House, Wednesday, Oct.…

October 23, 2025 • By AAMER MADHANI, SUSIE BLANN and FATIMA HUSSEIN — Associated Press

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Maine Senate candidate Platner says tattoo recognized as Nazi symbol has been covered

Democratic Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner speaks at a town hall in Ogunquit, Maine, Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Caleb…

October 23, 2025 • By KIMBERLEE KRUESI and PATRICK WHITTLE — Associated Press

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Tropical Storm Melissa dumps heavy rain on Haiti and the Dominican Republic

This NOAA satellite image taken at 11:40 a.m. EST on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025, shows Tropical Storm Melissa in the…

October 23, 2025 • By DÁNICA COTO — Associated Press

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Plan to sell golf course built on slaves’ graves sparks outrage in Florida’s capital city

A sign for the Capital City Country Club stands, Oct. 22, 2025 in Tallahassee, Fla. (AP Photo/Kate Payne)(AP Photo/Kate Payne)…

October 22, 2025 • By KATE PAYNE — Associated Press/Report for America

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Former Chicago gang leader asks Pritzker for clemency following Trump pardon

FILE – This image obtained by the Chicago Sun-Times shows Larry Hoover. (Chicago Sun-Times via AP, File)(Chicago Sun-Times via AP,…

October 22, 2025 • By KATHLEEN FOODY and TODD RICHMOND — Associated Press