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MIDEAST WARS

FORMATS: LiveVideo, Photo, Text, Audio, Video

1. WITH: MIDEAST WARS GAZA

2. DESCRIPTION: The Israeli army continues its offensive in Gaza where the humanitarian crisis has worsened with limited and chaotic aid distribution and daily strikes. In Israel relatives of hostages keep demanding a deal for the release of their loved ones.

3. UPCOMING: By 08/17/2025 12:30 a.m. EDT

4. WITH: MIDEAST WARS

5. DESCRIPTION: Latest developments after the ceasefire reached between Israel and Iran. Meanwhile, the Israeli army continues its offensive in Gaza where the humanitarian crisis has worsened with limited and chaotic aid distribution and daily strikes. In Israel relatives of hostages keep demanding a deal for the release of their loved ones.

6. UPCOMING: By 08/17/2025 12:30 a.m. EDT

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LEBANON SYRIA TENSE RELATIONS

DESCRIPTION: Relations between Lebanon and Syria have been tense for decades, and since former Syrian President Bashar Assad was removed from power nine months ago, attempts to reset political relations have been slow to take hold

UPCOMING: By 08/17/2025 1:00 a.m. EDT, Text, Video, Photo

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US GOLD MINING-BLACK HILLS

DESCRIPTION: It was gold mining that prompted a rush of white settlers who displaced Native Americans in South Dakota’s Black Hills in the 1870s, and 150 years later a new crop of miners are seeking approval to dig test sites and ultimately return to the area beloved by tourists and nature lovers. But gold extraction has changed dramatically over the decades and while a prospector panning in a stream might once have been the image of mining, the industry now relies on massive trucks and diggers that create deep, multi-tiered pits that can never be returned to their previous appearance. The effort promises a boost to an area that long has struggled economically but opponents question the environmental and quality of life costs.

UPCOMING: By 08/17/2025 1:01 a.m. EDT, Text, Alternate Headlines, Interactive, Photo

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CHILE-PRESIDENTIAL HOPEFUL

DESCRIPTION: Chilean actor Sebastián Solorza is already a household name for many Chileans. He has starred in a popular Netflix series and has won several national awards for his acting. Now, the 43-year-old actor with Down syndrome is aiming to run for president of Chile in this year’s national election. Solorza is seeking to collect 35,000 that would allow him to enter the race as an independent candidate. He frames his candidacy as a “point of balance” in a polarized political climate, with a campaign focused on greater inclusion for people with disabilities and key issues like health and security.

UPCOMING: By 08/17/2025 2:00 a.m. EDT, Text, Photo

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RECONSIDERING SPEED LIMITS

DESCRIPTION: A recent surge in U.S. traffic fatalities has the federal government and some states seeking to back away from their longstanding reliance on a nearly century-old rule used to set speed limits. Under the so-called 85% rule, the 15th-fastest driver out of every 100 traveling a given road essentially sets the ideal posted speed. Safety activists say there are numerous flaws with this approach, which has been embraced in both Republican- and Democratic-led states. But finding a universally accepted replacement to the rule has proven tricky.

UPCOMING: By 08/17/2025 2:01 a.m. EDT, Text, Alternate Headlines, Photo, DigitalPlans

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PAKISTAN FLASH FLOODS

DESCRIPTION: Following the latest development after the deadly floods in northern and northwestern Pakistan,that killed hundreds of people, most of them in Buner district

SENT: UPDATES UPCOMING: By 08/17/2025 3:00 a.m. EDT, Text, LiveVideo, Video, Photo

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SENEGAL SCHOOL FOR HUSBANDS

DESCRIPTION: Senegal’s ‘schools for husbands’ aim to shift gender roles and keep mothers from dying

UPCOMING: By 08/17/2025 4:00 a.m. EDT, Text, Alternate Headlines, Photo, DigitalPlans

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EUROPE HEAT

DESCRIPTION: Following heatwave, wildfires across Europe

UPCOMING: By 08/17/2025 4:00 a.m. EDT, Text, Video, Photo

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US SMALL TOWN PONZI SCHEME

DESCRIPTION: For decades, Burt Marshall was the man you went to see in Hamilton, New York, if you had a little money to invest but wanted to keep it local. College professors, laborers, office workers, retirees and others in the town of 6,500 people all invested with Marshall, who gave away gift bags with maple syrup, pickles and local honey in jars labeled with cute sayings like, “Don’t be a sap.” Prosecutors now say the whole thing was a Ponzi scheme and Marshall owes almost 1,000 investors – many of whom lived in the village or close by -- more than $90 million.

UPCOMING: By 08/17/2025 6:00 a.m. EDT, Text, Photo

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US DOG MOUNTAIN VERMONT

DESCRIPTION: Dog Mountain, a nonprofit dog-friendly art park set on 150 acres, welcomes dogs and their owners to explore the grounds or visit the Dog Chapel to pay tribute to a furry friend. The park and chapel were created by Vermont folk artist Stephen Huneck, who first welcomed visitors in 2000.

UPCOMING: By 08/17/2025 7:00 a.m. EDT, Text, Alternate Headlines, Video, Photo

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UNITED STATES-CHINA-SHIPBUILDING

DESCRIPTION: Members of Congress are using a trip to South Korea and Japan to explore how the United States can tap those allies’ shipbuilding expertise and help boost American capabilities that are dwarfed by China’s. By Albee Zhang.

UPCOMING: By 08/17/2025 8:00 a.m. EDT, Text, Photo

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BOLIVIA-ELECTION

DESCRIPTION: Bolivia goes to a presidential election that may spell the end of its long-ruling left, and against a backdrop of an economic crisis and political turbulences. If no one gets enough votes, there will be a runoff in October.

UPCOMING: By 08/17/2025 8:00 a.m. EDT, Text, Video, Photo, LiveVideo

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US-TRUMP DC TAKEOVER-BLACK MAYORS

DESCRIPTION: This week, President Donald Trump declared Washington, D.C. a crime-ridden wasteland in need of federal intervention. As he took over the DC Metropolitan Police Department in a city run by a Black female mayor, he also warned that he could order interventions in other Black-run U.S. cities. Muriel Bowser and her counterparts in Chicago, Los Angeles, Baltimore, Atlanta and Oakland, Calif. say they’ve struggled to get much attention on their recent successes bringing crime rates down. Trump’s tough on crime rhetoric has presented them with a new opportunity to champion their efforts.

UPCOMING: By 08/17/2025 9:00 a.m. EDT, Text, Photo

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US--MASCOTS-STANDING THE HEAT

DESCRIPTION: Mascots like the Phillie Phanatic have a boozy little trick for staying fresh during hot summer games. They use a mix of vodka and water to combat odors inside their costumes. Staying hydrated and taking frequent breaks are also key for performer safety. By Dan Gelston. UPCOMING: 1,050 words, photos.

UPCOMING: By 08/17/2025 9:00 a.m. EDT, Text, Alternate Headlines, Photo

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US ELECTRIC VEHICLES-POSTAL SERVICE

DESCRIPTION: A year after being honored for its plan to replace thousands of aging, gas-powered mail trucks with a mostly electric fleet, the U.S. Postal Service is facing congressional attempts to strip billions in federal EV funding.

UPCOMING: By 08/17/2025 10:00 a.m. EDT, Text, Photo

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US ELECTION 2026-REDISTRICTING

DESCRIPTION: AP will follow developments over whether Texas Democrats will return home or continue their holdout.

ON MERITS: By 08/17/2025 11:00 a.m. EDT, Text, Video, Photo

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US TROPICAL WEATHER

DESCRIPTION: The latest on Erin as it makes its way west, including position, any damage, injuries, forecast etc.

UPCOMING: By 08/17/2025 12:00 p.m. EDT, Text, Video, Photo

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FBC--SEASON PREVIEW

DESCRIPTION: In one of the biggest changes in the history of college football, schools can now pay their players. And yet, some things remain very much the same -- namely, the favorites to win it all. They include Texas, Clemson, Ohio State and a handful of programs that were as good 50 years ago as they are now. By Eddie Pells. 700 words, photos. With: FBC--Season Preview-Things To Know -- What’s going on with Deion? Bill Belichick is coaching where? And what happened to the Crimson Tide? The AP answers these questions and more to kick off the 2025 college football season. FBC--College Football-Season Guide -- A glance at some key facts and figures for the upcoming season.

UPCOMING: By 08/17/2025 1:00 p.m. EDT, Text

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