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Here are the AP’s latest coverage plans, top stories and promotable content. All times EDT. Find the AP’s top photos of August in Today’s Photo Collection. For up-to-the-minute information on AP’s coverage, visit Coverage Plan in AP Newsroom.
Brad Pitt, left, and George Clooney pose for photographers upon arrival for the press conference of the film 'Wolfs' during the 81st edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Sunday, Sept. 1, 2024. (Photo by Vianney Le Caer/Invision/AP)
People help an injured man walk out of rubble at a sports facility destroyed after a Russian attack in Kharkiv, Ukraine, Sunday, Sept. 1 2024. (AP Photo/Yevhen Titov)
Yigal Sarusi, center, mourns during the funeral of his son, slain hostage Almog Sarusi, who was killed in Hamas captivity in the Gaza Strip, at a cemetery in Ra'anana, Israel, Sunday, Sept. 1, 2024. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)
Jannik Sinner, of Italy, returns a shot to Christopher O'Connell, of Australia, during the third round of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)
View of the Seine river where the triathlon competition has been cancelled, during the 2024 Paralympics, Sunday, Sept. 1, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)
A health worker administers a polio vaccine to a child at a hospital in Khan Younis, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024. (AP Photo/Abdel Kareem Hana)
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This combination of six undated photos shows hostages, from top left, Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Ori Danino, Eden Yerushalmi, from bottom left, Almog Sarusi, Alexander Lobanov, and Carmel Gat, who were held hostage by Hamas militants in Gaza. On Sunday, Sept. 1, 2024, the Hostages Families Forum announced their deaths while in Hamas captivity. (The Hostages Families Forum via AP)
WEEKEND COVERAGE
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ELECTION 2024-BALLOT DECEPTION — A network of Republican political operatives and attorneys, operating in the shadows, is working to shape November’s election in favor of Donald Trump. Their goal is to prop up third-party candidates like Cornel West and Jill Stein who offer voters an alternative that could siphon off support from Kamala Harris. By Brian Slodysko and Dan Merica. SENT: 1,590 words, photos. An abridged version of 950 words is also available.
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ISRAEL-PALESTINIANS-HOSTAGE DEATH — Grieving and angry Israelis surged into the streets after six more hostages were found dead in Gaza, chanting “Now! Now!” as they demanded that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reach a cease-fire with Hamas to bring the remaining captives home. By Josef Federman. SENT: 1,120 words, photos, videos. With ISRAEL-PALESTINIANS-DECEASED-HOSTAGES-PROFILES; ISRAEL-PALESTINIANS-WEST BANK — Palestinian militants kill three Israeli police in the West Bank.
ISRAEL-PALESTINIANS-GAZA-POLIO — Palestinian health authorities and United Nations agencies began a large-scale campaign of vaccinations against polio in the Gaza Strip, hoping to prevent an outbreak in the territory that has been ravaged by the Israel-Hamas war. By Wafaa Shurafa and Samy Magdy. SENT: 700 words, photos, map.
ELECTION-2024-CEMETERY-TRUMP — Donald Trump’s campaign issued a statement from the Gold Star military families who invited him to Arlington National Cemetery as they defend the Republican presidential nominee and insist that Vice President Kamala Harris is the candidate politicizing fallen U.S. service members. It’s the latest volley in an extended back and forth as Trump tries to saddle Harris with the Biden administration’s handling of the chaotic U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. By Bill Barrow. SENT: 740 words, photos.
GERMANY-ELECTION — The far-right Alternative for Germany won a state election for the first time in the country’s east, and was set to finish at least a very close second to mainstream conservatives in a second vote, projections showed. By Geir Moulson. SENT: 810 words, photos.
MEXICO-MIGRANT-CAMPS — U.S. immigration policy has shifted the migrant landscape in Mexico City, far from the shared border. The teeming capital that was merely a transit point for some migrants has now become a temporary destination. Here, migrants have increasingly established informal settlements over the past year where they wait to receive U.S. asylum appointments from the relative security of the capital. By Mariana Martínez Barba and Caterina Morbiato. SENT: 1,150 words, photos, video, interactive. With MEXICO-IMMIGRATION — Mexico offers escorted rides north from southern Mexico for migrants with U.S. asylum appointments.
LABOR-DAY-TRAVEL — Airports, highways, beaches and theme parks are expected to be packed across the U.S. this Labor Day weekend as many Americans mark the unofficial end of summer the same way they celebrated the season’s unofficial start: traveling. By Business Writer David Koenig. SENT: 1,180 words, photos, video, audio. NOTE: This story originally moved Aug. 26 and will be updated throughout the holiday weekend.
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MINORITY ATHLETES-IDENTITY POLITICS — Minority athletes don’t just bear their countries’ hopes for gold at the Olympics and Paralympics. They also represent their identities and culture. Social scientists proved how prejudice can be reduced through positive images of athletes. But this influence can unravel if a minority athlete becomes too politically outspoken. By Ryan Doan-Nguyen. SENT: 890 words, photos.
ADDICTION-PET-FOSTER-CARE — People seeking treatment for substance abuse don’t have to give up their pets thanks to the work of volunteers in a Colorado-based organization. PAWsitive Recovery provides foster homes for animals of those being treated for drug and alcohol abuse, as well as those dealing with domestic violence and mental health crises. By Thomas Peipert. SENT: 780 words, photos, video.
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RUSSIA-UKRAINE-WAR — Russian air defenses intercepted and destroyed 158 Ukrainian drones overnight, including two over Moscow and nine over the surrounding region, the Defense Ministry said. SENT: 430 words, photos.
POLAND-WWII-ANNIVERSARY — Poland’s leaders stressed the need for a strong defense in the face of war in neighboring Ukraine and redress as they led solemn ceremonies to mark the 85th anniversary of German Nazi forces invading and bombing Polish territory at the start of World War II. SENT: 570 words, photos.
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49ERS-PEARSALL SHOT — San Francisco 49ers player Ricky Pearsall stable after shooting during attempted robbery, police say. SENT: 530 words, photos, audio.
FILM-BOX OFFICE — “Deadpool” tops charts yet again as ‘Reagan’ beats expectations on sluggish Labor Day weekend. SENT: 530 words, photos.
VENICE-FILM-FESTIVAL-PITT-CLOONEY — Venice Film Festival welcomes Brad Pitt and George Clooney, and their new film “Wolfs.” SENT: 890 words, photos, video.
FOOTBALL PLAYER DEATHS-SAFETY — Youth football safety debate is rekindled by the same-day deaths of two young players. SENT: 1,020 words, photos, video.
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ELECTION 2024-NONCITIZEN VOTING-EXPLAINER — Federal law allows only U.S. citizens to vote in elections for president and Congress, yet Republicans are making illegal voting a major campaign issue this year, taking steps in numerous states to address an exceedingly rare problem. SENT: 1,230 words, photos.
ELECTION 2024-COX-TRUMP — Utah Gov. Spencer Cox was once one of the few prominent Republicans consistently keeping his distance from Donald Trump, whose brash style seemed to be the antithesis of a brand of politics Cox had carefully cultivated that centered on unity and respect. No longer. SENT: 1,220 words, photos.
ELECTION 2024-USHA VANCE-HINDU — Is the Republican Party really ready for a Hindu second lady? That’s at the heart of the question whether Usha Vance’s Hindu identity is an asset or a liability to the Donald Trump-JD Vance ticket. SENT: 1,230 words, photos.
SUPREME COURT-JACKSON — Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson is embarking on a high-profile, nationwide tour to promote her new memoir, “Lovely One.” “It is the story of the promise of America,” she says of the book that traces her family’s rise from segregation to her confirmation as the first Black woman on the nation’s highest court – all in the span of one generation. SENT: 760 words, photos.
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FATAL BUS CRASH-MISSISSIPPI — Investigators with the National Transportation Safety Board were at the scene of a bus crash in Mississippi that killed seven people and injured dozens of others. SENT: 280 words, photo.
AI-REGULATION-CALIFORNIA — California lawmakers approved a host of proposals this week aiming to regulate the artificial intelligence industry, combat deepfakes and protect workers from exploitation by the rapidly evolving technology. SENT: 510 words, photo.
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ASIA-POPE — Pope Francis is making the longest, farthest and most challenging trip of his pontificate when he goes to Asia and Oceania this week. SENT: 1,330 words, photos, video.
RUSSIA-MISSING HELICOPTER — Rescuers have located a helicopter that went missing in Russia’s far east with 22 people on board, officials said. SENT: 190 words.
AZERBAIJAN-ELECTION — Polls closed in Azerbaijan’s snap parliamentary election, the first since it regained full control of a former breakaway territory in a lightning offensive last year. SENT: 300 words, photos.
TAIWAN-CORRUPTION — Investigators were in talks on whether to further detain a former Taiwan presidential candidate amid graft allegations that have sparked minor street protests by his supporters. SENT: 370 words, photo.
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HOTEL HOUSEKEEPERS-CONTRACTS — Thousands of hotel workers represented by the UNITE HERE union walked off the job at 25 hotels in eight cities, including Honolulu, Boston, San Francisco, San Jose, San Diego and Seattle. The strikes could expand to other cities. By Business Writer Alexandra Olson. SENT: 1,200 words, photos.
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CALIFORNIA-CHOCOLATE’S-FUTURE — Climate change is stressing rainforests where the highly sensitive cocoa bean grows, but chocolate lovers need not despair, say companies that are researching other ways to grow cocoa or develop cocoa substitutes. SENT: 920 words, photos, video.
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HELMET COMMUNICATIONS-WEEK 1 — Helmet communication has come to major college football, with one player — the quarterback on offense, typically the on-field play-caller on defense — being able to hear voice instructions from the sideline until 15 seconds remains on the play clock. By Sports Writer Tim Reynolds. SENT: 950 words, photos.
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Robotic waiter Claire, delivers an order to customers at the Robot Cafe in Nairobi, Kenya Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024. The three robots, christened Claire, R24 and Nadia, are not programmed to have a full conversation with customers, but they can say "Your order is ready, Welcome" then people have to press an exit button after picking up their food from the tray. (AP Photo/Brian Inganga)
Brad Pitt, left, and George Clooney pose for photographers upon arrival for the press conference of the film 'Wolfs' during the 81st edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice, Italy, on Sunday, Sept. 1, 2024. (Photo by Vianney Le Caer/Invision/AP)
People help an injured man walk out of rubble at a sports facility destroyed after a Russian attack in Kharkiv, Ukraine, Sunday, Sept. 1 2024. (AP Photo/Yevhen Titov)
Yigal Sarusi, center, mourns during the funeral of his son, slain hostage Almog Sarusi, who was killed in Hamas captivity in the Gaza Strip, at a cemetery in Ra'anana, Israel, Sunday, Sept. 1, 2024. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)
Jannik Sinner, of Italy, returns a shot to Christopher O'Connell, of Australia, during the third round of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Julia Nikhinson)
View of the Seine river where the triathlon competition has been cancelled, during the 2024 Paralympics, Sunday, Sept. 1, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)
A health worker administers a polio vaccine to a child at a hospital in Khan Younis, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024. (AP Photo/Abdel Kareem Hana)
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This combination of six undated photos shows hostages, from top left, Hersh Goldberg-Polin, Ori Danino, Eden Yerushalmi, from bottom left, Almog Sarusi, Alexander Lobanov, and Carmel Gat, who were held hostage by Hamas militants in Gaza. On Sunday, Sept. 1, 2024, the Hostages Families Forum announced their deaths while in Hamas captivity. (The Hostages Families Forum via AP)
