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Associated Press SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — A high-ranking elected official in Orange County, California, has agreed to plead guilty to conspiracy to commit bribery as part of a scheme involving a charity and the misuse of COVID-19 relief funds. Prosecutors said Tuesday that Orange County First District Supervisor Andrew Do will also resign his

Associated Press An Ohio man has been arrested on charges that he brought a massive “Trump” sign to the U.S. Capitol and joined other rioters in using it as a weapon against police officers during a mob attack. The FBI says 41-year-old Jeffrey Newcomb, of Polk, Ohio, apparently posted on social media that he brought

Associated Press COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A federal judge has rejected the request of a South Carolina man scheduled for execution next week to remove the governor’s power to grant clemency and allow someone else to consider his case. Richard Moore’s lawyers say Gov. Henry McMaster can’t fairly decide whether to reduce his death sentence

Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and Republican legislative leaders want to give another round of income tax rebates, thanks to state financial reserves that continue to rise. The leaders announced the proposal Tuesday. It would give a refund of up to $250 to single filers, up to $375 to single adults

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Relatives of a City Council candidate in Richmond, Virginia, are casting doubt on his claim that he’s a cousin of George Floyd. Tavares Floyd wants to represent the capital city’s 6th District. And he often cites familial links to George Floyd, the Black man who died in Minneapolis police custody in

LONDON (AP) — A British lawmaker has joined campaigners calling for a cornerstone of Cockney cuisine, pie and mash, to be given protected status as a distinct traditional food. Conservative legislator Richard Holden led a debate in Parliament’s Westminster Hall on Tuesday calling for the Traditional Speciality Guaranteed label for the dish. It consists of

Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — A senior U.S. intelligence official says viral online content spreading baseless attacks on Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz was created by Russia. The official with the Office of the Director of National Intelligence said a video making groundless allegations about Walz’s time as a teacher bore several tell-tale signs

Associated Press ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Major League Baseball hopes to find the Tampa Bay Rays a temporary home near their fanbase for the start of the 2025 season if their home field can’t be repaired in time. Tropicana Field’s fabric dome in St. Petersburg was shredded by Hurricane Milton’s winds. A number of

BOSTON (AP) — A Bosnian man living in Massachusetts has been convicted of lying to get refugee status and U.S. citizenship. Prosecutors say Kemal Mrndzic supervised guards at a notoriously harsh and violent prison camp in Bosnia where Serbian prisoners were killed, sexually assaulted, tortured and starved. The 52-year-old naturalized citizen was convicted in federal

Associated Press PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Fishing regulators are delaying a plan for stricter fishing rules amid concerns about a decline in baby lobsters in the warming waters off New England. The regulators are looking to institute a new rule that fishermen need to abide by a larger minimum size for the lobsters they trap.

Associated Press PARIS (AP) — Rwandan genocide survivors have told their testimonies at a Paris court where a former doctor is on trial for his alleged role in the 1994 mass killings of more than 800,000 minority Tutsis and moderate Hutus who tried to protect them. Eugène Rwamucyo is charged with genocide, complicity, crimes against

ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia’s highest court on Tuesday reversed a judge’s contempt ruling against a lawyer for rapper Young Thug who refused to tell the judge how he found out about a meeting between the judge, prosecutors and a prosecution witness. Defense attorney Brian Steel represents the rapper, who is currently on trial in Atlanta

AP Media Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Richard N. Winfield, a notable First Amendment lawyer and former general counsel for The Associated Press, has died at the age of 91. He represented the AP for three decades and championed freedom of expression for journalists around the world, staying active in that effort even after retiring

AP Basketball Writer USC star JuJu Watkins and UConn’s Paige Bueckers headline The Associated Press preseason All-America women’s college basketball team released Tuesday that for the first time includes three sophomores in a clear sign of the young talent in a sport coming off a record year of fan interest. Watkins and Bueckers were unanimous

WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Poland’s foreign minister says he has ordered the closure of one of Russia’s three consulates in the country in response to acts of sabotage that he said were sponsored by Moscow. Radek Sikorski demanded Tuesday that Russia stop its hybrid war activities against Poland and its Western allies. Sikorski was referring

Associated Press KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — Police in Uganda say least 11 people including children were killed when a fuel truck exploded next to a highway on Tuesday. The truck overturned after an accident and later exploded in a town just outside Kampala, the capital. A video shared online by an onlooker appeared to show

AP Science Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Scientists say a giant fish in the Mekong River thought to be extinct has been spotted three times in recent years. The giant salmon carp can grow up to 4 feet in length and a striking yellow patch surround its eyes. The last confirmed sighting was in 2005. Since

Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Voters in Arizona have no shortage of competitive races to decide in the Nov. 5 general election, with control of the White House, the U.S. Senate and House and both chambers of the state Legislature in the balance. Arizona remains a major electoral battleground four years after President Joe Biden

Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — When David Leigh sang “The Impossible Dream” at his father’s funeral, the moment was both a testament to his past and a harbinger of his future. Leigh, an operatic bass, is the son of Mitch Leigh, who wrote the score for the musical “Man of La Mancha,” one of

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Police in Jamaica say five people were fatally shot and several injured at a soccer match. The shooting occurred in the capital of Kingston late Monday during a friendly game. It wasn’t immediately clear how many people were injured or what led to the shooting. The Jamaica Gleaner newspaper

Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Glenn Close is set to receive AARP The Magazine’s Movies for Grownups Awards career achievement honor. The 77-year-old actor with a career spanning nearly 50 years will receive the honor at the AARP’s annual Movies for Grownups Awards ceremony in January. The AARP launched the Movies for Grownups initiative

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A film production company that helped make “Blade Runner 2049” has sued Tesla and its CEO Elon Musk for using an AI-generated image resembling a scene from the science fiction movie to market Tesla’s new robotaxis. Alcon Entertainment said it refused all permissions but Tesla allegedly used artificial intelligence to “do

TALLINN, Estonia (AP) — Police in Belarus have arrested a well-known political analyst who is the husband of an imprisoned journalist in the country’s relentless crackdown on opposition to authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko. The Interior Ministry on Tuesday showed Ihar Ilyash handcuffed in custody but did not say why he was detained. Ilyash is married

ISTANBUL (AP) — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has responded to the death of exiled Islamic cleric Fetullah Gulen, accused by Turkey of orchestrating a failed coup attempt in 2016. Erdogan says Gulen suffered a “dishonorable death” and likened him to a “demon in human form.” The reclusive Gulen died Sunday after living for decades

Associated Press LONDON (AP) — A trove of more than 2,500 silver coins that lay buried for 1,000 years will go on display in British museums after being acquired for the nation. The hoard was found in a farmer’s field in southwest England in 2019 by amateur detectorist Adam Staples and six friends. Valued at

Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris plans to head to reliably Republican Texas just 10 days before Election Day to try to refocus her campaign against former President Donald Trump on reproductive care. Democrats see abortion as a make-or-break issue in this year’s election. Harris will visit Houston for an event on

WASHINGTON (AP) — The FBI says it’s investigating the unauthorized release of classified documents on Israel’s preparation for a potential retaliatory attack on Iran. White House national security spokesman John Kirby said Monday that the Biden administration still wasn’t certain if the classified information was leaked or hacked but that officials don’t have any indication

Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Kamala Harris’ candidacy generated a burst of enthusiasm through Zoom meetings this summer. Now organizers are trying to transform that into traditional get-out-the-vote efforts to help the Democratic nominee. People are sending postcards, texting friends, canvassing battleground states, making friendship bracelets with campaign messages, and sometimes surprising themselves by getting

Associated Press BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — The leaders of Hungary, Serbia and Slovakia have proposed setting up facilities for hosting asylum-seekers outside the territory of the European Union, a solution they say would help stem illegal immigration they believe poses an existential threat to the bloc. Following a meeting Tuesday in Komarno, Slovakia, the three

Associated Press TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — In a lab not far from the shores of Lake Erie, researchers are trying to learn more about the ways toxic algae can damage health. Steven Haller, a clinical researcher in the University of Toledo’s department of medicine, says his interest dates back to a scare when toxic algae

Associated Press OREGON, Ohio (AP) — Western Lake Erie is an ideal environment for the bacteria that make up algae. It’s about 30 feet deep, the shallowest part of the shallowest Great Lake, and it heats up faster when temperatures are warm. It’s also where fertilizer from farm fields throughout the basin eventually drain into

Associated Press DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The mystery surrounding a crashed cargo plane in Sudan purportedly downed by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces has deepened as authorities insist the aircraft had been de-registered in Kyrgyzstan. Just who was flying the Ilyushin Il-76 at night over war-torn Darfur remains in question. The aircraft previously

Associated Press BAGHDAD (AP) — Iraq’s prime minister says the Islamic State militant group’s leader in Iraq was killed in a military operation along with eight of the group’s other senior leaders.‎ U.S. officials said two American service members were injured in the joint raid overnight Monday that was conducted by U.S. and Iraqi troops.

Associated Press LABUHAN HAJI, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesian officials say about 140 weak and hungry Rohingya Muslims, mostly women and children, are on a wooden boat anchored about 1 mile off the coast of Indonesia’s northernmost province of Aceh, and local residents refused to allow them onto land. The blue-painted boat has been floating off

Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Georgia voters are once again expected to play a pivotal role in the presidential election on Nov. 5, even as many are focusing on recovering and rebuilding from the devastating effects of Hurricane Helene. Both Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris and Republican former President Donald Trump have visited Georgia in

Honda is recalling more than 700,000 vehicles because the high-pressure fuel pump may crack and leak fuel, which could increase the risk of a fire. It is the second major recall this month at Honda, after 1.7 million vehicles were found to have potential steering issues in early October. The new recall includes the Accord

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — The leader of Turkey’s far-right nationalist party that’s allied with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan raised the possibility Tuesday that the imprisoned leader of a militant Kurdish group could be granted parole if he renounces violence and disbands his organization. The unprecedented statement Tuesday comes amid speculation that Erdogan is seeking support

Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Once considered a pivotal swing state in presidential elections, Florida has proved reliably Republican in recent years. A Democrat hasn’t won the state’s Electoral College votes since 2012, when former President Barack Obama succeeded with a margin of less than one percentage point. Republican former President Donald Trump has won

WASHINGTON (AP) — Voters in Colorado will cast ballots for a slew of statewide measures and local contests alongside elections for president and the U.S. House on Election Day. Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris, Republican former President Donald Trump and several third-party candidates will compete for the state’s 10 electoral votes. There are a few

Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — While California may be solidly Democratic in presidential contests, a handful of competitive races in November could determine whether Republicans keep control of the U.S. House. Voters also will cast ballots in a U.S. Senate contest and 10 statewide propositions, in addition to the presidency and the state Legislature. At

Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Michigan may play a decisive role in a presidential election for the third consecutive time as its voters decide competitive races that could tip the balance of power in both chambers of Congress as well as the state House of Representatives. The state was one of three presidential battlegrounds, along

Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — When Montana voters cast ballots in the Nov. 5 general election, they’ll decide not just the nation’s marquee U.S. Senate race but most likely which party will control the closely divided chamber for at least the next two years. Democratic incumbent Jon Tester faces a tough reelection bid for a

Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Wisconsin is no stranger to close presidential elections. The margin of victory was less than a percentage point in the state’s 2020, 2016, 2004 and 2000 elections. So it might be again this Election Day. Both Republican former President Donald Trump and Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris are competing hard

Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Pennsylvania voters are almost sure to play a pivotal role in the Nov. 5 general election, with control of the White House and both chambers of Congress and the state Legislature in the balance. With its 19 electoral votes, the commonwealth is the largest prize among the battleground states and

Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Nevada is once again home to competitive races that could determine control of the White House and the U.S. Senate. It is also one of 10 states where voters will decide a high-profile ballot measure on abortion following the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2022 decision overturning Roe v. Wade. Nevada has

TUNIS, Tunisia (AP) — Tunisian President Kais Saied has been inaugurated for a second term, following a monthslong crackdown and string of arrests against his political opponents. Weeks after winning reelection with a 90.7% share of the vote, the 66-year-old former law professor in his inauguration speech Monday called for a “cultural revolution” to combat

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Tropical Storm Oscar has disintegrated as it heads toward the Bahamas after making landfall in Cuba as a Category 1 hurricane, killing at least seven people. It had unleashed heavy rains on Cuba, which was also hit by an unrelated massive power outage. On Tuesday afternoon, Oscar’s remnants were

BERLIN (AP) — German prosecutors say they have filed an indictment against a man who allegedly joined the Islamic State group in Iraq and planned to carry out an attack in Germany on its behalf. The Iraqi national was arrested in June. The federal prosecutor’s office said Tuesday he has now been formally charged with

Associated Press TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan has rejected South Africa’s demand that it move its representative office in the country from the capital, Pretoria, to the commercial center of Johannesburg. Taiwan Foreign Ministry spokesperson Jeff Liu said at a news conference on Tuesday that the demand to move or shut the office violated a

Associated Press SIUMU, Samoa (AP) — People who live in villages along the Samoan coastline where a New Zealand navy ship ran aground, caught fire and sank this month are worried about their livelihoods and the future of tourism and fishing in the area as they prepare for the arrival of Britain’s King Charles III