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TOP STORIES

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IRAN — A helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, the country’s foreign minister and other officials has apparently crashed in the mountainous northwest reaches of Iran, sparking a massive rescue operation in a fog-shrouded forest as the public was urged to pray. By Jon Gambrell. SENT: 950 words, photos, video, audio. With IRAN-RAISI-GLANCE — Who is Ebrahim Raisi, Iran’s president whose helicopter suffered a ‘hard landing’ in foggy weather? (sent).

ISRAEL-PALESTINIANS — An Israeli airstrike has killed 27 people in central Gaza, mostly women and children, and fighting with Hamas raged across the north as Israel’s leaders aired divisions over who should govern Gaza after the war, now in its eighth month. By Wafaa Shurafa, Samy Magdy and Joseph Krauss. SENT: 920 words, photos, videos, audio.

TRUMP-HUSH-MONEY-WHAT'S-AHEAD — Testimony in the hush money trial of Donald Trump is set to conclude in the coming days, putting the landmark case on track for jury deliberations that will determine whether it ends in a mistrial, an acquittal — or the first-ever felony conviction of a former American president. By Eric Tucker and Michael R. Sisak. SENT: 1,340 words, photos.

BIDEN — President Joe Biden has told Morehouse College graduates during his commencement speech that he heard their voices of protest over the Israel-Hamas war, and that scenes from the conflict in Gaza have been heartbreaking. By Darlene Superville, Matt Brown and Bill Barrow. SENT: 970 words, photos, audio.

HAITI-FINDING-CLOSURE — Finding closure for loved ones killed by gangs on a relentless rampage through Haiti’s capital and beyond is growing harder day by day in a country where burial rituals are sacred and the dead venerated. Victims of gang violence are increasingly left to decay on the street because some areas are too dangerous for people to retrieve the bodies. By Dánica Coto. SENT: 830 words, photos.

SEXUAL-MISCONDUCT-DIDDY —Sean “Diddy” Combs admitted Sunday that he beat his ex-girlfriend Cassie in a hotel hallway in 2016 after CNN released video of the attack, saying in a video apology he was “truly sorry” and his actions were “inexcusable.” By Andrew Dalton. SENT: 530 words, photos, video, audio.

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ISRAEL-HAMAS WAR

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CAMPUS-PROTESTS-THE-RECKONING — Colleges and universities have long been protected places for free expression without pressure or punishment. But protests over Israel’s conduct of the war in Gaza in its hunt for Hamas after the Oct. 7 massacre have tested that ideal around the world. SENT: 1,080 words, photos. With ISRAEL-PALESTINIANS-CAMPUS-PROTESTS — Pro-Palestinian protesters set up a new encampment at Drexel University (sent).

ISRAEL-PALESTINIANS-US-POLITICS — Elise Stefanik, a House Republican leader seen as a possible Donald Trump running mate, has delivered a speech before Israel’s parliament in which she criticized President Joe Biden’s approach to the war in Gaza. SENT: 290 words, photo.

SAUDI ARABIA-US — President Joe Biden’s national security adviser met with Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to discuss what the kingdom described as the “semi-final” version of a wide-ranging security agreement between the countries, a strategic deal that had been upended after Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack on Israel that killed 1,200 people and saw 250 others taken hostage back to the Gaza Strip. SENT: 470 words, photo.

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RUSSIA-UKRAINE-WAR

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RUSSIA-UKRAINE-WAR — At least 11 people have been reported killed in attacks in Ukraine’s war-ravaged northeast as Russia pushed ahead with its renewed offensive. SENT: 410 words, photos, video, audio.

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SPOTLIGHTING VOICES

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GHANA-MOBILES-FOR-DEVELOPMENT — Internet-enabled phones can play a unique role in sub-Saharan Africa, where infrastructure and public services are among the world’s least developed. But despite growing mobile internet coverage on the continent of 1.3 billion people, just 25% of adults in sub-Saharan Africa currently have access. By Francis Kokutse and Jack Thompson. SENT: 980 words, photos, video.

MEXICO-BORDER-BIODIVERSITY — Botanists and citizen scientists armed with the iNaturalist app on their smartphones are recording the biodiversity along the U.S.-Mexico border. Called the Border Bioblitz, more than 1,000 volunteers are recording as many species as possible in May. By Julie Watson. SENT: 990 words, photos, video.

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MORE NEWS

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AFGHANISTAN-FLOODS — Heavy rains set off flash floods in northern Afghanistan, killing at least 84 people. SENT: 240 words, photos, video.

STEVE-BUSCEMI-ASSAULTED — The man charged with assaulting actor Steve Buscemi on a Midtown street has been held in jail on bond in New York, prosecutors say. SENT: 210 words, photo.

BLUE-ORIGIN-CREW-LAUNCH — America’s first Black astronaut candidate finally goes to space 60 years later on Bezos rocket. SENT: 370 words, photo.

FILM-BOX-OFFICE — John Krasinski’s ‘IF’ hits a box office nerve with $35 million debut. SENT: 770 words, photos.

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WASHINGTON/POLITICS

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ELECTION 2024-ABORTION-FILIBUSTER — Many Democrats campaigning for the Senate this year say they support suspending the filibuster rule to pass nationwide abortion protections. Some warn that Republicans will do the same to impose a federal abortion ban if they win control of Congress in November. By Christine Fernando. SENT: 1,390 words, photos.

OREGON-DEMOCRATIC-PRIMARIES-CONGRESS — Two Democratic primaries for U.S. House seats in Oregon could help reveal whether the party’s voters are leaning more toward progressive or establishment factions in a critical presidential election year. SENT: 1,060 words, photos.

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NATIONAL

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CATHOLICS-PILGRIMAGE — A long-planned series of Catholic pilgrimages has begun across the United States this weekend, with pilgrims embarking on four routes before converging on Indianapolis in two months for a major gathering focusing on Eucharistic rites and devotions. SENT: 870 words, photos, audio.

SEVERE-WEATHER — Houston area residents affected by deadly storms last week that left at least seven dead are finally getting some good news as officials say they expected power to be restored to a majority of the hundreds of thousands still in the dark and without air conditioning amid hot and humid weather. By Juan A. Lozano. SENT: 550 words, photos, video, audio.

BANK-SHOOTING-FLORIDA-TRIAL — Zephen Xaver walked into a central Florida bank in 2019, fatally shot five women and then called police to tell them what he did. Now 12 jurors will decide whether the 27-year-old former prison guard trainee is sentenced to death or life without parole. SENT: 780 words, photos.

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INTERNATIONAL

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SLOVAKIA-PRIME-MINISTER — Slovakia’s populist prime minister, Robert Fico, remains in serious condition but has been given a positive prognosis, the defense minister says, four days after he was shot multiple times in an assassination attempt that has sent shockwaves across the deeply polarized European Union nation. SENT: 910 words, photos, video.

CONGO — Congo’s army says it “foiled a coup” and arrested the suspected perpetrators, including several foreigners, following a shootout between armed men in military uniform and guards of a close ally of Congo’s president that left three people dead in the capital, Kinshasa. SENT: 480 words, photo.

BRITAIN-ASSANGE-THINGS TO KNOW — WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange faces what could be his final court hearing in England over whether he should be extradited to the United States to face spying charges. SENT: 870 words, photo.

FRANCE-NEW-CALEDONIA — Using armored vehicles and backhoes to shove aside charred barricades, French security forces are working to retake control of the highway to the international airport in violence-scorched New Caledonia, shuttered because of deadly unrest wracking the French Pacific archipelago where indigenous people have long sought independence from France. SENT: 540 words, photos.

DOMINICAN-REPUBLIC-ELECTION — Voters in the Dominican Republic are casting ballots in general elections likely to reinforce the government’s crackdown on its shared border with Haiti and the hundreds of thousands of people fleeing the violence-stricken nation. SENT: 430 words, photos.

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BUSINESS

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INDONESIA-ELON-MUSK — Elon Musk has traveled to Indonesia’s resort island of Bali to launch Starlink satellite internet service in the world’s largest archipelago nation. SENT: 590 words, photo, video.

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ENTERTAINMENT

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CANNES-KEVIN-COSTNER — A month before Kevin Costner puts the first installment of his multi-chapter Western “Horizon: An American Saga” into theaters, the actor-director came to the Cannes Film Festival to unveil his self-financed passion project. SENT: 1,350 words, photos.

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SPORTS

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US CLASSIC — Simone Biles certainly looks ready for Paris with more than two months to go before the Olympic games begin, looking as dominant as ever at the U.S. Classic, posting an all-around score of 59.500, nearly two points clear of runner-up Shilese Jones. SENT: 440 words, photos.

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Galatasaray's Lucas Torreira, left, slides for the ball against Fenerbahce's Fred, during a Turkish Super Lig soccer match between Galatasaray and Fenerbahce in Istanbul, Turkey, Sunday, May 19, 2024. (AP Photo)

Ground staff pull covers as the rain delayed the start of the Indian Premier League cricket match between Rajasthan Royals and Kolkata Knight Riders in Guwahati, India, Sunday, May. 19, 2023. (AP Photo/Anupam Nath)

Manchester City's Phil Foden, center, celebrates after scoring his side's opening goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and West Ham United at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, England, Sunday, May 19, 2024. (AP Photo/Dave Thompson)

second placed McLaren driver Lando Norris of Britain, left, celebrates on the podium with winner Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands after the Italy's Emilia Romagna Formula One Grand Prix race at the Dino and Enzo Ferrari racetrack in Imola, Italy, Sunday, May 19, 2024. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)

In this photo provided by Islamic Republic News Agency, IRNA, the helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi takes off at the Iranian border with Azerbaijan after President Raisi and his Azeri counterpart Ilham Aliyev inaugurated dam of Qiz Qalasi, or Castel of Girl in Azeri, Iran, Sunday, May 19, 2024. A helicopter carrying President Raisi suffered a "hard landing" on Sunday, Iranian state media reported, without elaborating. (Ali Hamed Haghdoust/IRNA via AP)

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Britain's Tyson Fury, left, and Ukraine's Oleksandr Usyk trade blows during their undisputed heavyweight world championship boxing fight at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Sunday, May 19, 2024. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco)

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Venezuelan presidential candidate Edmundo González Urrutia flashes a V hand sign accompanied by opposition leader Mariana Corina Machado, as he kicks off his campaign for the upcoming election, in La Victoria, Venezuela, Saturday, May 18, 2024. (AP Photo/Ariana Cubillos)

Supporters cheer for former President Donald Trump before he speaks at the National Rifle Association Convention, Saturday, May 18, 2024, in Dallas. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

Police use water cannon to disperse demonstrators blocking a road during a protest against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government, and calling for the release of hostages held in the Gaza Strip by the Hamas militant group, in Tel Aviv, Israel, Saturday, May 18, 2024. (AP Photo/Leo Correa)

Palestinians carry aid boxes after storming trucks loaded with humanitarian aid brought in through a new U.S.-built pier, at the beach road of Nusseirat refugee camp, central Gaza Strip, Saturday, May 18, 2024. (AP Photo/Saher Alghorra)

KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — Hoping to show its first-round exit at the Copa America was a fluke, the United States instead displayed an alarming lack of intensity and an abundant defensive disarray that resulted in its first home loss to Canada since 1957.

Jacob Shaffelburg and Jonathan David scored off defensive misplays, and Canada dominated 2-1 in a friendly on Saturday for just its second win over the Americans in 27 matches over 99 years on U.S. soil.

While Jesse Marsch, Canada's American-born coach, glowed following a win over a team that bypassed him for its coaching opening last year, interim U.S. coach Mikey Varas rebuked himself and his players.

“The mentality is on the players. Sorry, they know it,” Varas said. “That mentality to fight and to run and to sacrifice, I can’t do that for them. I can’t do that for them. That’s on them.”

Coming off defeats to Panama and Uruguay at the Copa America, the U.S. has lost three straight games for the first time since 2015 against Brazil, Mexico and Costa Rica. A defeat to New Zealand on Tuesday at Cincinnati would result in the Americans' first four-game losing streak since 2007.

“All over the park today, our mentality just wasn't quite there,” defender Chris Richards said.

Varas moved up from assistant after Gregg Berhalter was fired following the Copa America flop. The U.S. Soccer Federation has been trying to reach an agreement for Mauricio Pochettino to become the team’s 10th coach in 14 years but has not commented on the talks, which began in mid-August.

“You just never know how it’s going to translate from training to the game after three training sessions, and I asked a lot of them,” Varas said. “The first goal, that’s on me, both the goals, because when you don’t have a lot of time to work and you want to play a certain way, it creates confusion.”

Before a crowd of 10,523 in a just over half-full Children's Mercy Park, Shaffelburg put Canada ahead in the 17th minute after Tim Ream's pass bounced away from Johnny Cardoso. David added his 29th international goal in the 58th when Ream turned over the ball in front of his own goal.

Luca de la Torre scored his first international goal for the U.S. in the 66th minute off a pass from Aidan Morris, who entered with de la Torre four minutes earlier.

Canada goalkeeper Maxime Crépeau used his right hand to bat away Ricardo Pepi’s open shot in the 86th.

“The translation of the ideas weren’t clear enough because you shouldn’t be static and you shouldn’t pass the ball just to pass the ball,” Varas said.

Canada hired Marsch as coach in May and finished fourth in the Copa America. He had interviewed in 2023 with the USSF before Berhalter was rehired that June.

“I'm not bitter,” Marsch said. “Most people, if they ask me a question, I answer it. That’s how I operate in the media.”

Canada outshot the U.S. 17-8, including 11-1 in the first half, and had a 31-12 margin in tackles, the worst differential for the Americans since a 2020 exhibition at Wales. The Canadians had been been winless in 23 consecutive games against the U.S. in America since a 3-2 victory at St. Louis in a World Cup qualifier on July 6, 1957.

“I’d much rather coach Canada than the U.S. right now,” Marsch said. “You can see the mentality that’s been developed. You can see the way this team plays. You can see how much they love playing for the national team and they’re willing to put their careers and lives and the way they play on the line to be the best they can be for each other and for the team.

Columbus goalkeeper Patrick Schulte made his second U.S. start and displaced Matt Turner, who hasn’t played a club match since April 2. Ream started following his transfer from Fulham to Charlotte.

No MLS players had started in the prior six matches and just eight of 198 starting positions have been been filled with MLS players in the 18 games the full pool has been available since the 2022 World Cup.

Canada went ahead when Schulte lingered on the ball after a backpass and played it wide to Ream, whose pass to Cardoso bounced away from the midfielder and was picked up by Stephen Eustáquio. He played the ball to David, who one-timed the ball to Shaffelburg. He took a touch and slid the ball past Schulte's left hand for his fourth goal in 17 international appearances.

David scored after taking Ream's giveaway and centering to Cyle Larin. Kristoffer Lund's challenge knocked the ball to David, who beat Schulte to the near post from 7 yards. David's 29 goals matched Larin for the Canada career scoring record.

De La Torre got his goal when the ball fell near his left foot 8 yards out after Joe Scally crossed on a counterattack to Morris, who spun into the penalty area.

“We just weren't intense enough at times,” de la Torre said.

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Canada midfielder Ali Ahmed, left, and United States defender Kristoffer Lund (23) chase after the ball during the second half of an international friendly soccer game, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. Canada won 2-1. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Canada forward Cyle Larin (9) and defender Moïse Bombito (15) compete for a head ball with United States defenders Tim Ream (13) and Kristoffer Lund (23) during the first half of an international friendly soccer game, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Canada forward Jacob Shaffelburg scores a goal during the first half of an international friendly soccer game against Canada, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

United States goalkeeper Patrick Schulte catches a high cross during the first half of an international friendly soccer game against Canada, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Canada forward Jacob Shaffelburg (14) and United States forward Brenden Aaronson (11) chase after the ball during the first half of an international friendly soccer game, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

United States midfielder Johnny Cardoso (15) kicks the ball under pressure from Canada midfielder Mathieu Choiniere during the first half of an international friendly soccer game, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Canada defender Alphonso Davies beats United States defender Joe Scally (22) to the ball during the first half of an international friendly soccer game, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Canada forward Jacob Shaffelburg kicks to score a goal during the first half of an international friendly soccer game against Canada, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Canada forward Jacob Shaffelburg kicks to score a goal during the first half of an international friendly soccer game against Canada, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Canada forward Cyle Larin (9) and defender Moïse Bombito (15) compete for the ball with United States defenders Tim Ream (13) and Kristoffer Lund (23) during the first half of an international friendly soccer game, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Canada forward Cyle Larin (9) reacts after missing a goal attempt during the first half of an international friendly soccer game against United States, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Canada defender Moïse Bombito (15), goalkeeper Maxime Crépeau (16) and defender Joel Waterman (5) celebrate after their international friendly soccer game against United States , Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. Canada won 2-1. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Canadian players celebrate after a goal during the first half of an international friendly soccer game against United States, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Canada defenders Moïse Bombito, and Joel Waterman (5) celebrate after their international friendly soccer game against United States , Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. Canada won 2-1. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Canada forward Jacob Shaffelburg, second from left, celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal during the first half of an international friendly soccer game against United States, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)