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NEW AND DEVELOPING

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UNITED STATES

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US-FEDERAL-ENFORCEMENT-NORTH-CAROLINA

Border Patrol official touts North Carolina arrests despite objections of local leaders

SUMMARY: A top Border Patrol commander is touting dozens of arrests in North Carolina’s largest city on Sunday as Charlotte residents report encounters with federal immigration agents near churches and apartment complexes. The Trump administration has made the Democratic city of about 950,000 people its latest target for an immigration enforcement surge it says will combat crime. That’s despite fierce objections from local leaders and downtrending crime rates. The effort is dubbed “Operation Charlotte’s Webb” as a play on the title of a famous children’s book that isn’t about North Carolina. The flurry of activity immediately raised questions, including where detainees would be held.

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US--FORD-NEW HEADQUARTERS

Ford Motor shows off new high-tech HQ. It has a ‘crown jewel’ showroom and room for 4,000 employees

SUMMARY: Ford Motor Company is showing off its new world headquarters building in Dearborn, Michigan. The new HQ is double the size of its old one with room for twice as many employees. It has seven restaurants, design studios and fabrication shops. And, of course, cars. According to Ford Land’s brand manager, the “crown jewel” of the new building is a massive showroom. Ford gave media tours of the new world headquarters this past week. And it is to be the site of a grand-opening celebration on Sunday. Ford’s current headquarters is known as “The Glass House.” It opened in 1956. The plan is for it to be demolished.

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WASHINGTON/POLITICS

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US--TRUMP-CARTELS-AIRCRAFT CARRIER

US aircraft carrier arrives in the Caribbean in major buildup near Venezuela

SUMMARY: The most advanced U.S. aircraft carrier has arrived in the Caribbean Sea in a display of American military power. The presence of the USS Gerald R. Ford on Sunday raises questions about what the new influx of troops and weaponry could signal next about the Trump administration’s intentions in Latin America. The Ford’s arrival marks a major moment in what the administration insists is a counterdrug operation but has been seen as an escalating pressure tactic against Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. He says on his Facebook page Maduro that the “Venezuelan people are ready to defend their homeland against any criminal aggression”

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US--REPUBLICANS

Trump’s Republican Party insists there’s no affordability crisis and dismisses election losses

SUMMARY: Many Republican leaders insist there’s no problem with the GOP’s policies, the party’s message or President Donald Trump’s leadership, despite big losses in this month’s elections. Trump says Democrats and the media are misleading voters who are concerned about high costs and the economy. Republican officials aiming to avoid another defeat in the 2026 midterms are encouraging candidates to embrace the president fully and talk more about his accomplishments. That assessment by GOP officials shows how much the party’s fate is tied to Trump. He plans to focus more on affordability but insists the economy has never been stronger.

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US--CONGRESS-EPSTEIN

Many House Republicans will back a bill to release Epstein files, leaders of the effort say

SUMMARY: Lawmakers seeking to force the release of files related to the sex trafficking investigation into Jeffrey Epstein are predicting a big win in the House this week. Republican Rep. Thomas Massie says a “deluge of Republicans” could vote for the bill, bucking the GOP leadership and President Donald Trump. The bill would force the Justice Department to release all files and communications related to Epstein, as well as any information about the investigation into his death in federal prison. House Speaker Mike Johnson also expects the House will decisively back the bill. He says the House will “just get this done and move it on.”

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INTERNATIONAL

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ML--MIDEAST-WARS

Israeli leader insists there can be no Palestinian state, ahead of UN vote leaving that door open

SUMMARY: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is vowing to oppose any attempt to establish a Palestinian state. He made the comment Sunday, a day before the U.N. Security Council plans to vote on a U.S.-drafted resolution leaving the door open to Palestinian independence. Netanyahu has long ruled out Palestinian independence and asserted that it would reward Hamas. But he faces growing international pressure to show flexibility. The U.N. Security Council is expected to vote on a U.S. proposal for a U.N. mandate to establish an international stabilization force in Gaza. The U.S. is under international pressure from countries expected to contribute troops and revised the resolution with stronger language about Palestinian self-determination.

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LT--CHILE-ELECTIONS

Chile votes in a presidential poll pitting a communist against the far right

SUMMARY: Chileans are voting for a new president and parliament in an election expected to favor the hard right. Candidates have focused on public fears over organized crime and immigration. The election features a dramatic choice between Jeannette Jara, a communist and former labor minister, and José Antonio Kast, an ultraconservative lawyer. Both have prioritized fighting foreign gangs, like Venezuela’s Tren de Aragua. This election marks Chile’s first mandatory voting since 2012, adding millions of new voters. The country also renews its lower house of Congress and part of the Senate. Results are expected throughout the night.

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ML--IRAN-NUCLEAR

Iran’s foreign minister says the nation is no longer enriching uranium at any site in the country

SUMMARY: Iran’s foreign minister says the country is no longer enriching uranium at any site. Abbas Araghchi responded Sunday to an Associated Press journalist’s question about Iran’s nuclear program. He said there is no undeclared nuclear enrichment in Iran. He added that all facilities are under the International Atomic Energy Agency’s safeguards and monitoring. Araghchi explained there is no enrichment because their facilities were attacked. In June, Israel and the United States bombed Iran’s enrichment sites. Iran’s government issued a three-day visa for the AP reporter to attend a summit with other journalists.

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ENTERTAINMENT

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ENT--FILM-BOX OFFICE

‘Now You See Me 3’ races past ‘The Running Man’ at box office

SUMMARY: The third installment of the “Now You See Me” series has topped the North American box office, beating “The Running Man” this weekend. According to studio estimates Sunday, Lionsgate’s “Now You See Me: Now You Don’t” earned $21.3 million, while Paramount’s “The Running Man” made $17 million. Including international sales, the worldwide opening for “Now You See Me” is estimated at $75.5 million. The film, directed by Ruben Fleischer, brings back the original cast and introduces new magicians. Reviews were mixed, but audiences were more positive. “The Running Man,” directed by Edgar Wright, also received mixed reviews and earned $28.2 million worldwide.

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LIFESTYLE

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US--BE WELL-OLD FRIENDS

How to connect with old friends and why it matters

SUMMARY: Reconnecting with old friends can be challenging. Many people are hesitant to reach out and fear being seen as a burden after years without contact. A psychologist and author who studies friendship says recipients are typically touched and happy to hear from a friend they lost contact with. Marisa Franco, a University of Maryland assistant clinical professor and author of the book “Platonic,” suggests reminiscing about a shared memory to span the time and distance. Sometimes the effort results in a rekindled bond with a long-lost childhood friend. Even if an overture fails or a renewed connection fizzles, most people who made the effort say it was worth it.

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SPORTS

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FBC--T25-COLLEGE FOOTBALL POLL

Georgia up to No. 4 in AP poll, Sooners back in top 10 and Mean Green are ranked 1st time since 1959

SUMMARY: Georgia has moved up to No. 4 in The Associated Press poll, Oklahoma is back in the top 10 and North Texas is ranked for the first time since 1959. Ohio State, Indiana, and Texas A&M remain the top three teams. Georgia’s rise follows a win over Texas, while Mississippi is back in the top five. Oklahoma climbed to No. 8 after defeating Alabama. North Texas, now No. 22, is having its best start since 1959. No. 14 Miami is now the highest-ranked ACC team.

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