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Emails show DeSantis administration blindsided county officials with plans for 'Alligator Alcatraz'

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration left many local officials in the dark about the immigration detention center that rose from an isolated airstrip in the Everglades.

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Inside the high-stakes battle to win a New York City casino license

Eight projects are vying for a state license to operate a casino in the lucrative New York City market.

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Ex-NYPD commissioner sues NYC mayor, alleging he ran police department as a ‘criminal enterprise’ - The Sacramento Observer

Former NYPD interim commissioner Thomas Donlon has filed a federal racketeering lawsuit against Mayor Eric Adams and his top deputies, alleging a culture of corruption and cronyism within the department.

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Man who sent Facebook message about committing a campus sexual assault pleads guilty

A man accused of sexually assaulting a Pennsylvania college student in 2013 and later sending her a Facebook message that said “So I raped you” has pleaded guilty.

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Ukraine to boost domestic arms production to counter Russia's invasion, says Zelenskyy

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukraine's new government plans to boost domestic arms production to meet half its military’s needs within six months.

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Steve Miller Band cancels tour, saying extreme weather is a safety concern

The Steve Miller Band has canceled its U.S. tour, citing extreme weather as a safety concern for fans and crew.

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Caitlin Clark pulls out of All-Star weekend because of groin injury

Caitlin Clark is out of All-Star weekend as a participant. The Indiana Fever guard injured her right groin on Tuesday night in the final minute of the team’s win over the Connecticut Sun.

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Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice sentenced to 30 days in jail over Dallas high-speed crash

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice has been sentenced to 30 days in jail after authorities said he and another driver traveling at high speeds in sports cars caused a chain-reaction crash on a Dallas highway last year.

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An Idaho judge has lifted a sweeping gag order in Bryan Kohberger's quadruple murder case

An Idaho judge has lifted a sweeping gag order in Bryan Kohberger’s quadruple murder case. Kohberger avoided a potential death sentence by pleading guilty earlier this month to the brutal stabbing deaths of four University of Idaho students at a rental home near campus in 2022.

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PepsiCo overcomes lagging US sales in a strong second quarter

PepsiCo reported better-than-expected earnings and revenue in the second quarter and expressed confidence that new and revamped products can boost its lagging North American sales in the second half of this year.

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Why the US might finally start calling soccer 'football'

It is the world’s most popular sport and yet there is still debate over what it should actually be called. Is it football or soccer? U.S.

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Trump administration hands over nation's Medicaid enrollee data, including addresses, to ICE

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials will gain access to personally identifiable information for all of the nation’s 79 million Medicaid enrollees.

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Trump administration hands over nation's Medicaid enrollee data, including addresses, to ICE

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials will gain access to personally identifiable information for all of the nation’s 79 million Medicaid enrollees.

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12-year-old Yu Zidi of China takes stunning times to the world swimming championships

Yu Zidi of China is only 12 years old and has qualified for the world swimming championships in Singapore. Her performances have stunned the swimming world.

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How to clean keyboard grunge, earwax in earphones and screen smudges

Cleaning your electronic devices is essential for hygiene and performance. Regular cleaning not only keeps gadgets looking good but also extends their lifespan and prevents health issues.

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Jane's Addiction bandmates sue each other over onstage fight that ended tour

The members of alternative rock band Jane’s Addiction have filed dueling lawsuits after an onstage scuffle last year prompted the cancellation of the band's tour.

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Ground squirrels are taking over a North Dakota city and officials are not amused

Ground squirrels have proliferated in Minot, North Dakota's fourth-largest city. They've burrowed everywhere from vacant lots to school grounds, residential areas and the downtown area.

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Star-crossed singer Connie Francis, whose hits included 'Pretty Little Baby' dead at 87

Connie Francis, the wholesome pop star of the 1950s and 1960s whose hits include “Pretty Little Baby” and who would later serve as an ironic title for a personal life filled with heartbreak and tragedy, has died at age 87.

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The top photos of the day by AP's photojournalists

From front-page news to powerful moments you may have missed, this gallery showcases today’s top photos chosen by Associated Press photo editors.

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Keeping animals of all sizes, from cats to horses, cool during record heat

With record temperatures hitting the U.S., pet owners have to protect their four-legged family members from dangers like heat stroke and dehydration.

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A parish priest and several injured as airstrikes hit a Gaza church

Catholic Church officials say airstrikes hit the Holy Family Church in northern Gaza on Thursday morning, injuring several people including the parish priest, officials.

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Researchers try new ways of preserving more hearts for transplants

Two university hospitals are pioneering new ways to expand access to the lifesaving heart transplants for adults and babies.

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A fire at a mall in eastern Iraq kills more than 60 people

Iraqi officials say a fire at a newly opened mall in eastern Wasit province killed more than 60 people, including women and children.

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The online gunseller with Donald Trump Jr. on its board makes its market debut. Shares plunge

Online firearms seller GrabAGun Digital Holdings made its market debut after Donald Trump Jr. rang the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange.

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Senate passes $9 billion in spending cuts to public broadcasting and foreign aid requested by Trump

The Senate has passed Donald Trump’s request to cancel about $9 billion in foreign aid and public broadcasting spending, moving forward on one of the president’s top priorities despite concerns from several Republican senators. The legislation now goes to the House.