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An army colonel who led a lightning-fast coup takes over as Madagascar’s president

Col. Michael Randrianirina delivers his speech at the high constitutional court after being sworn in as president in Antananarivo, Madagascar,…

October 17, 2025 • By GERALD IMRAY and NQOBILE NTSHANGASE — Associated Press

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How to watch the Orionid meteor shower, debris of Halley’s comet

FILE – This photo provided by NASA shows a meteor from the Orionid shower on Oct. 13, 2015. (Jet Propulsion…

October 17, 2025 • By CHRISTINA LARSON — AP Science Writer

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Hannibal Gadhafi, son of late Libyan leader, ordered released in Lebanon if he pays $11 million bail

FILE – In this undated file photo made available Sept. 25, 2011, Hannibal Gadhafi, son of ousted Libyan leader Moammar…

October 17, 2025 • By BASSEM MROUE — Associated Press

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Sex is a big market for the AI industry. ChatGPT won’t be the first to try to profit from it

FILE – Sam Altman, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, OpenAI, testifies before a Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation…

October 17, 2025 • By MATT O'BRIEN — AP Technology Writer

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Pressure mounts on UK police force to reverse ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from Aston Villa game

FILE -Maccabi Tel Aviv's fans clap hands after the end of the Europa League soccer match between PAOK and Maccabi…

October 17, 2025 • By JILL LAWLESS and PAN PYLAS — Associated Press

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Avalanche host the Bruins after Nichushkin’s 2-goal game

Boston Bruins (3-2, in the Atlantic Division) vs. Colorado Avalanche (4-0-1, in the Central Division) Denver; Saturday, 9 p.m. EDT…

October 17, 2025 • By The Associated Press

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Colorado Rapids host Los Angeles FC in conference action

Los Angeles FC (17-8-8, third in the Western Conference) vs. Colorado Rapids (11-15-7, 10th in the Western Conference) Commerce City,…

October 17, 2025 • By The Associated Press

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Evacuees detail harrowing scenes of flooding in coastal Alaska villages as airlift continues

In this photo provided by the Alaska National Guard, an Alaska Air National Guard C-17 Globemaster III, assigned to the…

October 17, 2025 • By MARK THIESSEN and GENE JOHNSON — Associated Press

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Peru’s president refuses to resign after Gen Z protests leave at least 1 dead, 100 injured

FILE – A demonstrator waves a Peruvian flag as a cardboard doll burns in front of Congress during a protest…

October 17, 2025 • By FRANKLIN BRICEÑO — Associated Press

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A war on drugs or a war on terror? Trump’s military pressure on Venezuela blurs the lines

FILE – Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro points at a map of the Americas during a new conference in Caracas, Venezuela,…

October 17, 2025 • By JOSHUA GOODMAN, ERIC TUCKER and DAVID KLEPPER — Associated Press

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Many swings, few knockout hits as Cuomo and Mamdani trade jabs in heated first NYC mayoral debate

From left, Mayoral candidates, Independent candidate former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa, and Democratic candidate Zohran…

October 17, 2025 • By ANTHONY IZAGUIRRE and JILL COLVIN — Associated Press

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Valeri Nichushkin scores twice, Avalanche beat Blue Jackets 4-1 for fourth win of the season

Colorado Avalanche forward Valeri Nichushkin, right, controls the puck in front of Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Dante Fabbro, center, and…

October 17, 2025

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Ace Frehley, Kiss’ original lead guitarist and founding member, dies at 74

FILE – Kiss guitarist Paul Stanley, right, guitarist Ace Frehley, center, and bassist Gene Simmons play during the band's farewell…

October 17, 2025 • By HANNAH SCHOENBAUM and ANDREW DALTON — Associated Press

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Russian barrage causes blackouts in Ukraine as Zelenskyy seeks Trump’s help

In this photo provided by the Ukrainian Emergency Services on Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025, a residential building is seen on…

October 17, 2025 • By ILLIA NOVIKOV — Associated Press

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Ex-Trump national security adviser Bolton charged with storing and sharing classified information

John Bolton speaks at Harvard Kennedy School's John F. Kennedy Jr. Forum, Monday, Sept. 29, 2025, in Cambridge, Mass. (AP…

October 17, 2025 • By ERIC TUCKER, ALANNA DURKIN RICHER and MICHAEL KUNZELMAN — Associated Press

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Venezuela floated a plan for Maduro to slowly give up power, but was rejected by US, AP source says

President Nicolas Maduro flashes victory signs during Indigenous Day in Caracas, Venezuela, Sunday, Oct 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Ariana Cubillos)(AP Photo/Ariana…

October 16, 2025 • By AAMER MADHANI and DAVID KLEPPER — Associated Press

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Western Conference teams dominate NBA championship betting with season on the horizon

Milwaukee Bucks guard/forward Kevin Porter Jr. (7) attempts to get around Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein, second from right,…

October 16, 2025 • By MARK ANDERSON — AP Sports Writer

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Indiana announces new 8-year contract with coach Curt Cignetti worth nearly $93 million

Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti walks off the field after an NCAA college football game against Iowa, Saturday, Sept. 27,…

October 16, 2025

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Judge wants immigration agents in Chicago area to wear body cameras after clashes with public

Federal law enforcement officers stand guard in the open gate of the fence built on Beach Street outside the Broadview…

October 16, 2025 • By CHRISTINE FERNANDO — Associated Press

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Giants’ spark plug rookies Jaxson Dart and Cam Skattebo to test Broncos’ top defense

New York Giants' Jaxson Dart reacts after an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025, in…

October 16, 2025 • By ARNIE STAPLETON — AP Pro Football Writer

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Takeaways: Trump’s conditional loyalty, new warning for left

WASHINGTON (AP) — A Republican who was backed by Donald Trump at the last minute prevailed on Tuesday in an…

October 16, 2025 • By BRIAN SLODYSKO — Associated Press

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Trump warns Hamas ‘we will have no choice but to go in and kill them’ if bloodshed persists in Gaza

FILE – President Donald Trump poses for a photo with Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu before he boards Air Force…

October 16, 2025 • By AAMER MADHANI — Associated Press

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Trump says he’ll meet with Putin in Hungary. He first meets Friday with Zelenskyy at the White House

FILE – President Donald Trump, right, shakes the hand of Russia's President Vladimir Putin during a joint press conference at…

October 16, 2025 • By AAMER MADHANI, SEUNG MIN KIM and CHRIS MEGERIAN — Associated Press

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US prosecutors say Smartmatic executives bribed officials for $1M contract in the Philippines

MIAMI (AP) — Federal prosecutors have charged voting technology firm Smartmatic with money laundering and other crimes arising from more…

October 16, 2025 • By JOSHUA GOODMAN