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A man attends the Viking Fest at La Marquesa National Park on the outskirts of Mexico City, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024. (AP Photo/Eduardo Verdugo)
Fans of the Japanese character Hello Kitty compete in a race, during a celebration of the character's 50th anniversary, in Mexico City, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024. (AP Photo/Aurea Del Rosario)
Police fire water and tear gas at Mapuche Indigenous women and supporters during a march to demand autonomous territory for Chile's Indigenous people and the release of pro-Mapuche detainees, in Santiago, Chile, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024. (AP Photo/Esteban Felix)
SpaceX's mega rocket Starship lifts off from Starbase for a test flight Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024, in Boca Chica, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
An Israeli Apache helicopter fires a missile towards southern Lebanon as seen from northern Israel, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024. (AP Photo/Leo Correa)
Israeli soldiers are seen during a ground operation in southern Lebanon, near the border with Israel, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024. (AP Photo/Sam McNeil)
A young attendee listens as Republican vice presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, speaks at a campaign event at JWF Industries, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in Johnstown, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)
Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump arrives to speak at a campaign event at Beauty Society, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in North Las Vegas, Nev. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris speaks to the press before boarding Air Force Two at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, en route to North Carolina for a campaign event. (Brendan Smialowski/Pool via AP)
A family who went to check on their storm-damaged home uses flashlights to walk back up a sand-coated street, currently open only to pedestrians and vehicles involved in the recovery effort, on Manasota Key, Fla., as night falls, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)
A child's swing still hangs on a tree, surrounded by debris from homes destroyed by Hurricane Milton, on Manasota Key, Fla., Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)
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WEEKEND COVERAGE
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For weekend stories, please click here for the Weekend Lookahead digest.
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PRIVATE-PRISON-SETTLEMENTS — The leading private prison company in the U.S. has spent more than $4.4 million to settle dozens of complaints alleging mistreatment at its Tennessee prisons and jails since 2016. More than $1.1 million of those payouts involved the state’s largest prison, the Trousdale Turner Correctional Center, which is now under federal investigation. By Jonathan Mattise, Travis Loller and Kristin M. Hall. SENT: 1,210 words, photos, video.
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MIDEAST-WARS — A Hezbollah drone attack on an army base in central Israel has killed four soldiers and severely wounded seven others, the military said, in the deadliest strike by the militant group since Israel launched its ground invasion of Lebanon nearly two weeks ago. By Wafaa Shurafa and Samy Madgy. SENT: 1,200 words, photos, videos, audio. With MIDEAST-WARS-THE-LATEST; MIDEAST-WARS-UNITIED-STATES-ISRAEL — US will send an air defense battery and American troops to Israel to bolster defenses against Iran (both sent).
ISRAEL-PALESTINIANS-GENERAL'S-PLAN — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is examining a plan to seal off humanitarian aid to northern Gaza in an attempt to starve out Hamas militants, a plan that, if implemented, could trap without food or water hundreds of thousands of Palestinians unwilling or unable to leave their homes. By Julia Frankel. SENT: 1,220 words, photos.
HURRICANE MILTON — The devastation of Hurricanes Helene and Milton is still being tallied as a swath of Florida comes to terms with damage from the unusual dual strike of storms in such close proximity. President Joe Biden has arrived in Florida to tour the hurricane damage. By Russ Bynum, Brendan Farrington and Ty O'Neil. SENT: 980 words, photos, videos, audio. With HELENE-MOBILE POWER — Volunteers bring solar power to Hurricane Helene’s disaster zone; HURRICANE-MILTON:-PHOTO-COLLECTION (both sent).
ELECTION-2024-TRUMP-MILITARY — During his first term as president, Donald Trump tested the limits of how he could use the military to achieve policy goals. If given a second term, the Republican and his allies are preparing to go much further, reimagining the military as an all-powerful tool to deploy on U.S. soil. By Stephen Groves. SENT: 1,240 words, photos.
ELECTION-2024-HARRIS-BIDEN — Kamala Harris has used an appearance before a largely Black church audience in battleground North Carolina to call out Donald Trump for spreading misinformation about the government’s hurricane response. President Joe Biden visited Florida for the second time this month to survey storm damage. SENT: 1,110 words, photos, videos, audio. By Josh Boak, Aamer Madhani and Darlene Superville. With ELECTION 2024-CLINTON — Former President Bill Clinton travels to Georgia to rally rural Black voters to the polls; ELECTION-2024-CAMPAIGN-FOR-PRESIDENT:-PHOTO-COLLECTION (both sent).
ELECTION-2024-LEGISLATIVE-SUPERMAJORITIES — A behind-the-scenes battle is underway between Democrats and Republicans for supermajority control of state legislatures across the country. More than 5,800 state legislative seats are up for election this year in 44 states. In most states, there’s little doubt about which party will prevail because of local voting patterns that heavily favor one party over another. By John Hanna and David A. Lieb. SENT: 1,140 words, photos.
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RUSSIA-UKRAINE-WAR — Ukraine’s human rights ombudsman has urged international organizations to respond to a claim that several Ukrainian prisoners of war were executed in Russia’s Kursk region, where Kyiv had launched an incursion in August. SENT: 340 words, photos, audio.
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FILM-BOX-OFFICE — ‘Terrifier 3’ slashes ‘Joker’ to take No. 1 at the box office, Trump film ‘The Apprentice’ fizzles. SENT: 960 words, photos.
BKO-HALL-OF-FAME-SUPERFANS — Billy Crystal and Spike Lee take their places at the Hall of Fame as basketball superfans. SENT: 450 words, photos.
ALBUQUERQUE-BALLOON-FESTIVAL — Not exactly smooth sailing at the 52nd Albuquerque balloon fiesta after 4 incidents. SENT: 250 words, photos.
JERSEY-SHORE-AMUSEMENT-PARK-CLOSING — Historic Jersey Shore amusement park closes after generations of family thrills. SENT: 680 words, photos.
GAME OF THRONES-AUCTION — ‘Game of Thrones’ dragon-forged Iron Throne fetches nearly $1.5 million at auction. SENT: 460 words, photos.
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ELECTION-2024-SENATE-OHIO — An off-the-cuff comment about reproductive rights by Republican Bernie Moreno in Ohio’s tight Senate race has put abortion at the center of debate in the most expensive Senate campaign this year. And that’s just where Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown wanted it. SENT: 1,180 words, photos.
ELECTION 2024-TRUMP — Donald Trump’s weekend campaign swing in the West takes him to Prescott Valley, Arizona, after earlier stops in California and Nevada. By Meg Kinnard and Nicholas Riccardi. Developing from rally scheduled for 5 p.m. EDT. With TRUMP-RALLY-ARREST — Man with loaded gun was arrested at a checkpoint near Donald Trump’s weekend rally in Southern California but he was released hours later on $5,000 bail; ELECTION-2024-TRUMP-PROTESTER — Trump suggests a protester may get “the hell knocked out of her” by her parents (both sent).
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SPACEX-STARSHIP-LAUNCH — SpaceX has pulled off the boldest test flight yet of its enormous Starship rocket, catching the returning booster back at the launch pad with mechanical arms. SENT: 640 words, photos, video, audio
ENERGY-TRANSITION-CLIMATE-RETROFITS — Inside a converted warehouse in one of Philadelphia’s poorest neighborhoods, students circle around building trades instructor Jackie Robinson as he quizzes them about a 1980s furnace. Although they’ll encounter older equipment like this, the program is cutting edge, aimed at training people to work on homes in ways that address climate change and make clean energy affordable. SENT: 960 words, photos.
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INTERNATIONAL
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NIGERIA-RUSHED-RESETTLEMENT — Authorities in Nigeria have been resettling people displaced by the fighting between government forces and the Islamic militant group Boko Haram. Over the past year, thousands have been taken back from displacement camps to their villages or newly built settlements known as “host communities” under a resettlement program that analysts say is being rushed to suggest the conflict with the militants is nearly over. SENT: 1,110 words, photos.
LITHUANIA-ELECTION — Lithuanians voted in the first round of parliamentary elections that could lead to the center-right governing coalition being replaced by the opposition Social Democrats and smaller center-left parties. SENT: 520 words, photos.
VIETNAM-CHINA — China has agreed to assist Vietnam on cross-border railway development and take steps to expand agricultural imports from its smaller neighbor, Vietnam’s official media says. SENT: 380 words, photos.
EGYPT-TRAIN-CRASH — A locomotive has crashed into the tail of the Cairo-bound passenger train in southern Egypt, killing at least one person and injuring multiple others, authorities say. It is the second train crash in a month in the North African country. SENT: 190 words, photo.
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BUSINESS
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UNSEASONAL-SHOPPING — Inflation-weary shoppers still might wait until the first weather snap to get a basic sweater. But when it comes to seasonal items, a growing number of consumers are increasingly wanting to jump on scents and flavors from Halloween to Christmas earlier and earlier. SENT: 910 words, photos.
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SPORTS
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T25-COLLEGE-FOOTBALL-POLL — Oregon and Penn State has each moved up a spot in The Associated Press college football poll following thrilling wins in high-profile games. AP Top 25 newcomers Navy and Army are in the rankings together for the first time since 1960. Texas strengthened its hold on No. 1 with its 31-point win over Oklahoma. SENT: 740 words, photos.
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A man attends the Viking Fest at La Marquesa National Park on the outskirts of Mexico City, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024. (AP Photo/Eduardo Verdugo)
Fans of the Japanese character Hello Kitty compete in a race, during a celebration of the character's 50th anniversary, in Mexico City, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024. (AP Photo/Aurea Del Rosario)
Police fire water and tear gas at Mapuche Indigenous women and supporters during a march to demand autonomous territory for Chile's Indigenous people and the release of pro-Mapuche detainees, in Santiago, Chile, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024. (AP Photo/Esteban Felix)
SpaceX's mega rocket Starship lifts off from Starbase for a test flight Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024, in Boca Chica, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
An Israeli Apache helicopter fires a missile towards southern Lebanon as seen from northern Israel, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024. (AP Photo/Leo Correa)
Israeli soldiers are seen during a ground operation in southern Lebanon, near the border with Israel, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024. (AP Photo/Sam McNeil)
A young attendee listens as Republican vice presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, speaks at a campaign event at JWF Industries, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in Johnstown, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)
Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump arrives to speak at a campaign event at Beauty Society, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in North Las Vegas, Nev. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris speaks to the press before boarding Air Force Two at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, en route to North Carolina for a campaign event. (Brendan Smialowski/Pool via AP)
A family who went to check on their storm-damaged home uses flashlights to walk back up a sand-coated street, currently open only to pedestrians and vehicles involved in the recovery effort, on Manasota Key, Fla., as night falls, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)
A child's swing still hangs on a tree, surrounded by debris from homes destroyed by Hurricane Milton, on Manasota Key, Fla., Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)
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